Session 3 Review

Safety Awareness: While warming up, catchers MUST:

• Crouch

• Wear a full catcher's helmet while crouching.

• Wear a covid mask.

• Stand up.

Safety Awareness: Base Coaches under 18 must wear a helmet.

• True

• False

The Pre-Game Conference is: (click all that apply)

• #1 Game Management Tool

• Optional

• a Great Way to Establish Authority

• Conducted by Coaches

Where should the umpire stand during the Pre-Game Conference?

• In the RH batter's box.

• At the top of the plate, facing the backstop.

• On the 3rd base foul line.

• behind the plate, facing the field.

During an unjury on the field, the umpire should:

• Grant/Call Time Out

• Provide Medical Intervention

• Keep the Coach far away.

• Panic.

Safety Awareness: The "lightning rule" applies to thunder as well.

• True

• False

Safety Awareness: After a delay of game, the second lightning bolt strikes after 29 minutes and 50 seconds. The umpire should:

• Play ball- Close enough!

• Announce a forfiet, 2 times is too many.

• Restart the 30 minute timer.

• Pretend they didn't see it.

Successful Umpires: Positioning equals:

• experience.

• good judgement.

• credibility.

• authority.

Elements of a Successful Umpire Include: (click all that apply)

• Professional Appearence

• Effective Communication

• Conditioning

• Game Management

Umpires should be able to recite the rulebook before stepping on the field.

• True

• False