Umpiring Basics

An Umpire’s 8 Basic Obligations

  1. Be There – On Time, which is early.
  2. Be Set – in set position, focused ready to make the call.
  3. Be Clear and Loud.
  4. Be Right.
  5. Be Certain – in charge.
  6. Be Consistent.
  7. Be Fair.
  8. Be Respectful.

An Umpire’s Basic 8 Calls

  1. Play Ball
  2. Ball
  3. Strike
  4. Out
  5. Safe
  6. Foul
  7. Fair
  8. Time