Session 1 Review

Umpires should always verbalize a fair batted ball.

• True

• False

Ball & Strike, Safe & Out, Fair & Foul. These are known as:

• Elements of a Successful Umpire

• Game Management

• Judgement Calls

• Appealable Plays

Where does Game Management Start?

• When you wake up

• At the pre-game conference

• In the parking lot

• After the first pitch

There is no such thing as a full count.

• True

• False

Successful Umpires:

(choose all that apply)

• Have a thorough knowledge of the rules

• Have effective communication

• Have effective game management, self control, and a knowledge of USA Softball mechanics

• Have confidence and presence

The thought process umpires should use to anticipate a play prior to each pitch is known as...

• Pre-Pitch Preparation

• Tracking the Ball

• The Slot

• Pre-Pitch Conference

The indicator always goes in your right hand.

• True

• False

There is nothing exciting about:

• Softball

• Baseball

• Strike 3

• A Ball

The first baseperson catches the ball in the air behind first base in foul territory:

• Dead Ball

• Foul Ball

• Batter/Runner is out

• No pitch, no change in count