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No One On Base

(Base UMPire)

1.   Do you have a "dead ball" situation (ball hits batter)?

2.   Assess the ball's flight and position of the ball,

3.   Call fair or foul<= /b> if the ball is hit down the first base line beyond the bag <= /p>

4.   You have the bases on any ba= ll hit into the infield or outfield. You have the Catch / No-Catch decision= on any fly ball hit from center to the right-field dead ball area. =

5.   Be aware of any ball hit int= o a "trouble area" for the plate umpire, such as a ball hit to left center with the fielder running away to make the play. Be ready to assist t= he plate umpire's call..

6.   If the ball goes to the outf= ield then come inside to the infield and take lead the runner from first = to second base.

With Runners On Base

1.   Assess the ball's flight and position of the ball, you have the bases on any = ball hit into the infield or outfield. You have the Catch / No-Catch decision on= any fly ball hit in the "V" from left to the right-field dead ball ar= ea.

2.   Be aware of any ball hit int= o a "trouble area" for the plate umpire, such as a ball hit to left center with the fielder running away to make the play. Be ready to assist t= he plate umpire's call..

3.   Be aware of any options the fielders may have and do not commit yourself to one specific play until the fielders have committed themselves.

4.   You also have responsibility= for both ends of a double play.. <= /p>