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Train The Trainer

24th July 2010

Bankstown Sports Club


Agenda1. Launch Project 5000

– Funding– Rollout Plan– Call for and Confirm participating Associations

2. Level 1 Accreditation– Documentation – Requirements – Competency Concept

3. Effective Umpire Training– Training/Coaching Umpires– Achieving consistency across NSW– Step through the Level 1 Competencies


PROJECT 5000


PROJECT 5000• All regional associations are invited to participate in PROJECT 5000.

• We will unite metropolitan-based National Umpires with local Umpire Coordinators and UIC to rollout ‘Introduction to Umpiring’ courses at each association.

• These courses will provide regional umpires with the framework and resources to achieve their Level 1 National Accreditation.

• Project 5000 will take umpire development on the road visiting softball communities all over regional NSW.

• No cost to participants or Associations

• Project 5000 will commence at the start of the 2010-2011 Summer Season.

• Contact SNSW Director of Umpiring Scott Rindfleish to secure a date for Project 5000 to visit your association.


• The Softball NSW Umpires Association has built a house.• Our house is a view of our organisation in the future.• It captures who we are, where we fit and our ambitions.• Our house is where our strategic plans form the

foundations to achieve our objectives, within the framework of our affiliations.

OUR HOUSE


SNSW UMPIRES - OUR HOUSESNSW UMPIRES - OUR HOUSE

Key Result Area 1

Admin and Admin and ManagementManagement

Key Result Area 2

Service to Service to SoftballSoftball

Key Result Area 3

Recruitment Recruitment of Umpiresof Umpires

Key Result Area 4

Development Development

of Umpiresof Umpires

Key Result Area 5

Retention Retention of Umpiresof Umpires

SNSW Umpires ObjectivesSNSW Umpires Objectives

Key Result Area 4



Key Result Area 3



Key Result Area 3

Recruitment ofUmpires

• Connect with SNSW Affiliate UIC’s– Attract NEW Umpires– Attract NEW Members– Convert Club umpires to Level 1 Accreditations

• Develop Targeted Recruitment Initiatives • Improve Communications


Key Result Area 4

Development ofUmpires

• Umpire Improvement Programs– Affiliate Umpire Development Programs– SNSWUA - Basic Clinic and Intermediate Clinic– SNSWUA - Mentoring Program– SAL - Advanced Clinic and ISF Development Squad

• Umpire Management Improvement Programs– UIC Conference– Examiners Course– Train The Trainer (TTT) Course

• Increase Technology Usage


SNSW UMPIRES - OUR HOUSESNSW UMPIRES - OUR HOUSE

Key Result Area 1

Admin and Admin and ManagementManagement

Key Result Area 2

Service to Service to SoftballSoftball

Key Result Area 3


Key Result Area 4



Key Result Area 5

Retention Retention of Umpiresof Umpires

SNSW Umpires ObjectivesSNSW Umpires Objectives


PROJECT 5000 - Rollout PlanSNSWUATrain The

Trainer

Friday PM

TTT and Prep

SaturdayDay

Umpire Games &

On the Job Coaching

Sunday AM

Clinic Sessions /

Drills

Saturday Evening

Prep for Sunday

Socialise

Measure Project

Success

Report on Project

Success

Review Project 5000

AssociationUmpire

Sessions

Assoc.’sAward

Level 1’s


Road Trip PlanningLismoreFar North Coast

Coffs Harbour

TamworthPort Macquarie Kempsey

Dubbo Mudgee Orange

Newcastle Central Coast

Illawarra

Wagga Wagga


Level 1 Accreditation


Level 1 Application Form


Who Uses The Form?• Current Level 2+ Umpires can recommend umpires for

Level 1 accreditation• The UIC or Umpiring Coordinator is the most appropriate

person at each Association• The UIC shall submit completed forms to the SNSWUA

Secretary - Vicki Lansley

(31 Wayne St, Dean Park, NSW, 2761)• Download form from our website

– www.nswumpires.softball.org.au


Level 1 RequirementsA – Rules Examination

Pass the SAL Basic Rules Examination:orSAL National Rules Examination (the last Monday in May each year)

B – Play By The RulesComplete the online ‘Play by the Rules’ course.

C – Softball Australia Umpire’s Code of EthicsRead and sign the SAL Umpire’s Code of Ethics.

D – Practical On-Diamond Umpiring CompetencyDemonstrate the basic umpiring skillsPractical umpiring experience in at least five games

Minimum of two plates and three bases in one season.


A – Rules Examination

To achieve level 1 National Accreditation an umpire must achieve the following pass marks for the SAL Basic Rules Examination:

1. 60% under lecture style presentation with four sessions of 25 questions or

2. 50% under supervision in one session or

3. 80% as an open book giving the rule references

or

Achieve 50% pass mark in the SAL National Rules Examination

(the last Monday in May each year)


B – Play By The Rules

• To achieve level 1 National Accreditation, an umpire must complete the online Play by the Rules course.

C – Softball Australia Umpire’s Code of Ethics• To achieve level 1 National Accreditation, an umpire

must read and sign the SAL Umpire’s Code of Ethics.


D – Prac On-Diamond Umpiring Competency

• To achieve level 1 National Accreditation, an umpire must be able to demonstrate the basic umpiring skills

• An umpire must have at least five games experience comprising a minimum of two plates and three bases in one season.

• The recommending umpire must complete the competency checklist in full.

• To be deemed Competent the applicant must successfully demonstrate all competencies.


Competency Defined

A ‘competency’ is the term that describes the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to effectively umpire a game of softball.

• Level 1 : Three Key Areas– General– Plate Umpire– Base Umpire


L1 Competencies - GENERALGENERAL Appearance Correct uniform (as per SAL Rule Book) Attitude Has a good attitude and approach to the game: Between Innings Stands in the correct position Gives Crew Signals Outs, Infield Fly Signals Has generally correct signals for: Play Ball (Plate) Strike (Plate) Ball (Plate) Giving the Count (Plate) Fair Ball (Plate) Out Safe Foul Ball / Time / Dead Ball Judgment Shows good judgment on out/safe calls Application of Rules Applies the following rules correctly: Infield Fly Dropped 3rd Strike Overthrow Awards Batter Hit by Pitched Ball


L1 Competencies - PLATE UMPIREPLATE UMPIRE Plate Mechanics Generally correct stance and movement to set position Exits catcher to the left and removes mask with left hand Positioning Gets a good angle on calls: At home plate Fair / foul Dead ball line coverage At the bases Rotation Trails runner to 1st base Rotates to 3rd base Moves to the circle Strike Zone Generally consistent strike zone


L1 Competencies - BASE UMPIREBASE UMPIRE Position before Play Correct starting position Moves to ready posi tion Base Mechanics Gets a good angle on calls at 1st base Uses the alley on outfield hits Uses Inside / Outside Theory Rotation Rotates home from 1st Base Rotates to 2nd base from 3rd base


Effective Umpire Training


SUCCESSYou can be successful everyday!

• Just like when you umpire a game

• Success is…

– ‘Set a goal and achieve it!’


Distress

Zone

Learning

Zone

ComfortZone

Learning Tension


The 5 P’s…..Prior

Preparation

Prevents

Poor

Performance


Preparing for Training

Know Your Audience

Know The Environment

SUCCESS

Know The Training Materials

Know The Subject


Presentation Delivery• One on One

• Small Group Discussion

• Large Group Lecture

• Interactive Workshop

• Practical Demonstration

• Practical Activity


Your AudienceHow will you connect to all umpires?


Monopolizers Super Talkers

Arguers

Withdrawers


L1 Competencies - GENERALGENERAL Appearance Correct uniform (as per SAL Rule Book) Attitude Has a good attitude and approach to the game: Between Innings Stands in the correct position Gives Crew Signals Outs, Infield Fly Signals Has generally correct signals for: Play Ball (Plate) Strike (Plate) Ball (Plate) Giving the Count (Plate) Fair Ball (Plate) Out Safe Foul Ball / Time / Dead Ball Judgment Shows good judgment on out/safe calls Application of Rules Applies the following rules correctly: Infield Fly Dropped 3rd Strike Overthrow Awards Batter Hit by Pitched Ball


TO UMPIRE WELL, IS TO UMPIRE WITH…

P - Professionalism

R - Respect

I - Integrity

D - Dedication

E - Enthusiasm


Official Uniform


Equipment

Mask Chest Protector Leg Guards

Counter Protective Cup Black Enclosed Shoes


Between Innings


Signals

• Signals v Crew Signals

• Who benefits from umpire signals?

• What is important about giving signals?

• Vocals

• Strength


Signals and Communication


Crew Signals• All umpires give crew signals.

1. Initiated by the Plate Umpire

2. Returned by the Base Umpires

3. Base Umpires communicate with each other.

• OUTS • INFIELD FLY • ASKING FOR THE COUNT• CHECK SWING

Giving the outs

Infield Fly ON

Infield Fly OFF

Check Swing“Did he go?”


Judgment• How can we judge judgment?

• Who is right?

• Who’s got the call?


Rules – Infield Fly• An Infield Fly is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive or an

attempted bunt) that can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort when first and second, or first, second, and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher, and any outfielder that positions himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule.

• Required Elements –

– Runners on 1st and 2nd

– Less than 2 outs– Fly Ball hit in the air on the infield– Can be caught with ordinary effort


Rules – Dropped 3rd StrikeThe Batter is out:

When he has three strikes and first base is occupied, with less than two out. The catcher does not need to catch the third strike

EFFECT: The ball is live and runners may advance with liability to be put out.


Rules – Overthrow AwardsAn overthrow is a play in which a ball is thrown from one fielder

to another, resulting in the ball going beyond the boundary lines of the playing field or becoming blocked.

NOTE: If the throw becomes blocked or goes out-of-play, two bases are awarded all runners from the last base touched at the time of the throw.

A wild pitch to a batter which goes into the stands, bench, etc., entitles runners to advance one base without jeopardy.


Rules – Hit By Pitched BallWhen a pitched ball not swung at, nor called a strike, touches

any part of the batter's person or clothing while he is in the batter's box. It does not matter if the ball strikes the ground before hitting him.

NOTE: The batter's hands are not to be considered a part of the bat.

EFFECT: The ball is dead and he is entitled to one base without liability to be put out.

EXCEPTION: If no attempt is made to avoid being hit, the umpire shall call a ball and not award a base.


L1 Competencies - PLATE UMPIREPLATE UMPIRE Plate Mechanics Generally correct stance and movement to set position Exits catcher to the left and removes mask with left hand Positioning Gets a good angle on calls: At home plate Fair / foul Dead ball line coverage At the bases Rotation Trails runner to 1st base Rotates to 3rd base Moves to the circle Strike Zone Generally consistent strike zone


Plate Stance 1 of 2

Three important elements to remember when setting up to create a solid plate stance.

The SLOT

Head Height

Heel -to- Toe

The SLOT is the distance between the batter and the catcher. See page 2 of 2

The HEAD HEIGHT should be positioned at the top of the strike zone

The foot closest to the batter (SLOT foot) is positioned forward of the back foot


Plate Stance 2 of 2


Mask RemovalMask must be removed with the left hand

Tip:Pull the mask forward then up off your head

Grip the mask with left hand

Pull the mask forward

Pull the mask up and off head


Positioning

P

R3 R

R 1

R

P


Rotations

P

R

P


The Strike ZoneThe Strike Zone is the space over home plate, which is below the bottom of the batter’s sternum and the top of his knees, when the batter assumes his natural batting stance.


Balls and Strikes Prac SessionPersonnel1 x Pitcher – Slow slingshot pitch1 x Catcher – Don’t let the ball hit the Umpire1 x Batter – Batters Stance, Don’t Swing!1 x Umpire – Call the game as it happens

Equipment1 x Bat2 x Gloves1 x Home Plate3 x Balls

REMEMBER THIS IS UMPIRE TRAININGPitcher: Use the pitching rules and don’t rush the umpireCatcher: Try to sit as low as possibleBatter: Assume a natural batting stance

Change from right to left handed batters


L1 Competencies - BASE UMPIREBASE UMPIRE Position before Play Correct starting position Moves to ready posi tion Base Mechanics Gets a good angle on calls at 1st base Uses the alley on outfield hits Uses Inside / Outside Theory Rotation Rotates home from 1st Base Rotates to 2nd base from 3rd base


Starting Positions – Overview

Starting positions refer to the position adopted by an umpire prior to the pitch.

Starting positions are determined by the position of runners on first, second or third base.

Some important things to note- There MUST be an umpire in a starting

position one base ahead of the lead runner.

Starting positions may be varied slightly based on the positioning of the fielders. Most commonly for U1 when at second base.

13

P


Starting Positions – No Runners On Base P – The Plate umpire will have the

same starting position for all plays regardless of the positioning of the runners – Refer to plate mechanics .

U1 – The First Base Umpire will position himself in foul territory approximately one step off the fair foul line and approximately 6 - 7 metre behind first base.

U3 – The Third Base Umpire will position himself in foul territory approximately one step off the fair foul line and approximately 6 - 7 metre behind third base.

13

P


Starting Positions – Runner on 1st Base

3

R1

P

P – The Plate umpire will have the same starting position for all plays regardless of the positioning of the runners – Refer to plate mechanics.

U1 – The First Base Umpire will position himself in foul territory approximately one step off the fair foul line and approximately 6 metre behind first base, about one step closer to the base with a runner on.

U2 – The Third Base Umpire will position himself at second base at the leading edge (draw an imaginary line from 3rd base to 2nd - U3 will stand on the extension to this line)


Starting Positions – Runner on 2nd Base

3

R 1

P


U1 – The First Base Umpire is positioned behind F4 and off F4’s shoulder. U1 is required to cover 1st and 2nd base.

U3 – The Third Base Umpire will position himself in foul territory approximately one step off the fair foul line and approximately 6 metre behind third base, about one step closer to the base with a runner on 2nd base.


Starting Positions – Runner on 3rd Base

3 R1

P

P – The Plate umpire will have the same starting position for all plays regardless of the positioning of the runners.


U3 – The Third Base Umpire will position himself closer to home plate than with no runner, and off the line toward the dead ball line. (Use an imaginary line from third base to the pitcher and stand off the extension to this line).


Starting Positions – Runners on 1st and 2nd

3R

R 1

P





Starting Positions – Runners on 2nd and 3rd

3

R

R

1

P


U1 – The First Base Umpire is positioned behind F4 and between F4 and 2nd base. U1 is required to cover 1st and 2nd base.



Starting Positions – Runners on 1st and 3rd

3RR

1

P





Starting Positions - Runners on 1st, 2nd & 3rd

3R

R

R

1

P





Ready Position• Step into the ready position (no more than 2 steps)• Feet a comfortable distance apart (at least shoulder width), stay relaxed

but still. • Weight resting lightly on the balls of the feet• Hands drawn in close to the belt line in front of the body, or with relaxed

open hands and arms bent at the elbows approximately 45 degrees.


Leading Edges

All calls at a base should be made from a leading edge

(except force outs at 1st base)

– that is the edge of the base that the runner will first touch.

R


Leading Edge

All calls at a base, should be made from a leading edge – that is the edge of the base that the runner will first touch.

Note: the leading edge will change as a runner rounds a base if they come back to the same base.

R

R


Plays at First Base

Hit to Second Base4-3 Play

Hit to Shortstop6-3 Play

Hit to Third Base5-3 Play


USING THE ALLEYNo Runners on Base – Outfield Hit

P – Hustle toward the pitcher’s circle in the direction of the flight of the ball. If the B/R continues to advance, release towards 3rd base for possible call. Glance to home to make sure U1 is there for call.

U1 - Come down outside the diamond, watch B/R touch 1st base. Bounce inside only if there is a possible playback. If B/R advances to second & then third, release and rotate to home (as runner advances to 3rd), for any calls at home plate.

U3 - Come inside the diamond for any play at second base.

1


INSIDE / OUTSIDE THEORYOutfield Hits

U1 - Come down outside the diamond, watch B/R touch 1st base and bounce inside for possible playback, or if R1 advances toward third, release and rotate to home for any calls at home plate.

U2 - Buttonhook inside the diamond for any play at 2nd base. Be alert for any possible calls at 1st base.

U3 – Come down the line, ready to bounce into the diamond for a play at third.

1

2

3


U1 ROTATES HOME No Runners on Base – Outfield Hit



U3 - Rotate to second inside the diamond for any play at second base.

1


U3 ROTATES TO 2ndNo Runners on Base – Outfield Hit



U3 Infield Hit - Rotate to second outside the diamondOutfield hit - Rotate to second inside the diamond.

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Positioning and Rotations

Basic 3 Man Rotation System


Starting Positions – Overview

Starting positions refer to the position adopted by an umpire prior to the pitch.

Starting positions are determined by the position of runners on first, second or third base.

Some important things to note- There MUST be an umpire in a starting

position one base ahead of the lead runner.

Starting positions may be varied slightly based on the positioning of the fielders. Most commonly for U1 when at second base.

13

P


Starting Positions – No Runners On Base P – The Plate umpire will have the

same starting position for all plays regardless of the positioning of the runners – Refer to plate mechanics .


U3 – The Third Base Umpire will position himself in foul territory approximately one step off the fair foul line and approximately 6 - 7 metre behind third base.

13

P


Starting Positions – Runner on 1st Base

3

R1

P


U1 – The First Base Umpire will position himself in foul territory approximately one step off the fair foul line and approximately 6 metre behind first base, about one step closer to the base with a runner on.

U2 – The Third Base Umpire will position himself at second base at the leading edge (draw an imaginary line from 3rd base to 2nd - U3 will stand on the extension to this line)


Starting Positions – Runner on 2nd Base

3

R 1

P





Starting Positions – Runner on 3rd Base

3 R1

P





Starting Positions – Runners on 1st and 2nd

3R

R 1

P





Starting Positions – Runners on 2nd and 3rd

3

R

R

1

P





Starting Positions – Runners on 1st and 3rd

3RR

1

P





Starting Positions - Runners on 1st, 2nd & 3rd

3R

R

R

1

P





No Runners on Base – Hit on Infield

3 1

P

P - The Plate umpire exit to the left of the catcher and trail the batter runner about half way to first base. The Plate Umpire is there to assist U1 if required. Hustle is required but remain behind the thrown ball.

U1 - The First Base Umpire will move into fair territory approximately 2 metres to get a good angle on the throw, catch and batter runner and to avoid the batter runner.

U3 - The Third Base Umpire will rotate to second base in line with the plate umpire in preparation for a call at second base if the runner is called safe at first base.


R1 on 1st Base – Infield HitPotential Double Play – F6 to F4 to F3

3

P

R1

P - The Plate umpire will exit to the left of the catcher and rotate to third base ready for a play on the runner from first base as he progresses to third.


U3 - The Third Base Umpire will simply step forward toward second base and be ready for the throw to second.


Runner on 2nd Base – Infield Hit

3

R 1

P

P - The Plate umpire exit to the left of the catcher and remain at the leading edge of home plate.

U1 - The First Base Umpire will move toward first base to make the call on the batter runner - be aware of the runner at second base, second base is still U1’s responsibility.

U3 - The Third Base Umpire will move into fair territory about one step in anticipation for a play on the runner progressing from second.


Runner on 3rd Base – Infield Hit

3 R1

P

P - The Plate umpire will have the same starting position for all plays regardless of the positioning of the runners


U3 - The Third Base Umpire will walk forward to the leading edge and be ready for a play back into third base.


Loaded Bases – Infield Hit

3 R

R 1

R

P

P - The Plate umpire will have the same starting position for all plays regardless of the positioning of the runners

U1 - The First Base Umpire will move toward first base to make the call on the batter runner - be aware of the runner at second base, second base is still U1’s responsibility.

U3 - The Third Base Umpire will walk forward to the leading edge and be ready for a play back into third base.


No Runners on Base – Outfield Hit



U3 - Rotate to second inside the diamond for any play at second base.

13

P


R1 on 1st Base - Ball Hit Through the Infield

P – Hustle toward the ball. Release towards 3rd base for possible call. Glance to home to make sure U1 is there for possible call.


U3 - Come inside the diamond for any play at 2nd base. Be alert for any possible calls at 1st base.

1

3

P

R


No Runners on Base – Outfield Hit P – Hustle toward the pitcher’s circle in

the direction of the flight of the ball. If the B/R continues to advance, release towards 3rd base for possible call. Glance to home to make sure U1 is there for call.


U3 - Come inside the diamond for any play at second base.

3 1

P


R1 on 1st Base - Ball Hit Through the Infield P – Hustle toward the ball. Release

towards 3rd base for possible call. Glance to home to make sure U1 is there for possible call.


U3 - Come inside the diamond for any play at 2nd base. Be alert for any possible calls at 1st base.

3

R1

P


Runner on 2nd Base – Ball Hit Through the Infield

P – Simply move the left from behind the catcher to see the play, remaining at the Plate

U1 - Come inside and take the tag up at 2nd. Be prepared for plays at 1st and 2nd base.

U3 – Come down the line, ready to bounce into the diamond for a play at third.

3

R 1

P


Reverse rotation is the process of all umpires moving to new starting positions at the end of a play. This process is initiated by U1, followed by U3 and then P. Reverse rotation occurs quickly while the ball is alive. All umpires must hustle and communicate with each other.

U1 - Hustles toward second base, once close enough to assume responsibility of calls at second, releases U3.

U3 - Hustled toward third base, once close enough to assume responsibility of calls at third, releases P

P - Waits for U3 to get near to third, then retreats back to the home plate to get ready for the next pitch

1

3

P

R

Denotes communication between umpires that is done whilst running

Reverse Rotation and Communication

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