An Umpire’s 8 Basic Obligations
- Be There – On Time, which is early.
- Be Set – in set position, focused ready to make the call.
- Be Clear and Loud.
- Be Right.
- Be Certain – in charge.
- Be Consistent.
- Be Fair.
- Be Respectful.
An Umpire’s Basic 8 Calls
- Play Ball
- Ball
- Strike
- Out
- Safe
- Foul
- Fair
- Time