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Umpire Clinics – CVLL 2010
All Minor, Major, Junior & Senior umpires – Baseball & Softball
March 6, District 4 clinic in Alameda 8:00 to 4:00
(Will C Wood School, 420 Grand St.)
This clinic is staffed by 25 District 4 Instructors and is limited to 7 participants from CVLL – Contact Chief Umpire Mike English for more information – includes continental breakfast, lunch, and raffle items
This clinic is designed for umpires with at least one year experience.
CVLL will pay your $25.00 participant fee
- Basic 6, Soft Toss, Cage work, Positioning, 2 Man Crew Mechanics, Rules Session
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March 13 at CVHS 12:00 to 4:00
- Basic 6, Soft Toss, Positioning, 2 Man Crew Mechanics
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March 20 at Clayton Community Park 8:00 to 1:00
This clinic will have 5 instructors from District 4 and is the last Clinic available for you to meet the mandatory training requirement
- Basic 6, Soft Toss, Positioning, 2 Man Crew Mechanics, Rules
Contact Information
Chief Umpire: Mike English / 827-3113
CVLLblue25@aol.com
Umpire resources:
A very comprehensive umpiring site from the Stockton Umpires:http://www.stocktonumpires.com/Baseball_Rule_Myths.htm
Stump The Ump
http://www.littleleague.orghttp://www.littleleague.org//umpires/stump_the_ump.htmAn Umpire Clinic Manual from District 2
Umpire Clinic ManualAdult Code of Conduct
2010 Parent Code of Conduct AgreementLocal Rules
2009 CVLL Bylaws2010 Rules and Regulations Changes
Link to Official Little League SiteUseful Tips from Little League International
- Who says you’re too old to go to school (clinic)? July 2008
- Base Umpire Has a Tough Job - August 2007
- Private Word with a Manager - June 2007
- Communicate and Confirm Number of Outs - April 2007
- Umpire's View of the Slot - March 2007
- Problems That Lead to Mistakes - February 2007
- Umpire's Ability to Communicate - January 2007
- A Good Plate Arbiter is Mobile - UPDATE - November/December 2006
- A Good Plate Arbiter is Mobile - November/December 2006
- Pre-Game "Must Cover" Subjects - October 2006
- Proper Signals - September 2006
- Infield Fly Rule - August 2006
- Catchers Must Have Proper Protector - July 2006
- Player Location on the Field - June 2006
- Umpire Guidelines - May 2006
- Umpire's First Requisite - April 2006
- Runner Fails to Touch Home Place - March 2006
- Action Occurring After Obstruction - February 2006
- Action Occurring After Obstruction - January 2006
- Awarding Bases - December 2005
- Umpire Skills - November 2005
- The Umpire is "On The Ball" - October 2005
- Tips on Sticky Situations - July 2005
- Play or Attempted Play - June 2005
- Partner Communications - May 2005
- Communication - April 2005
- Few More Tips to Improve Your Game - March 2005
- More on How to Improve Your Game - February 2005
- Definitions - January 2005
- Batting Out of Turn - December 2004
- Interference Rule - November 2004
Video Rule Explanations from Little League International
These videos may help you to understand certain game situations that typically occur. The files are in .wmv format. Mac users can use a free plug-in from Microsoft that allows these files to play in QuickTime. The plug-in is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/wmcomponents.mspx.
- Video A: Obstruction When the Play Is Not Being Made on The Runner
Baseball and Softball: Rule 2.00 (OBSTRUCTION); Rule 7.06 (b).- Video B: Obstruction When the Play Is Being Made on The Runner
Baseball and Softball: Rule 2.00 (OBSTRUCTION); Rule 7.06 (a).- Video C: Interference - Plate Umpire
Baseball: Rule 2.00 (c) (INTERFERENCE); Rule 3.15; Rule 5.09 (g).
Softball: Rule 2.00 (c) (INTERFERENCE); Rule 3.15; Rule 5.09 (b).- Video D: Interference - Base Umpire
Baseball: Rule 2.00 (c) (INTERFERENCE); Rule 3.15; Rule 5.09 (e); Rule 6.08 (d).
Softball: Rule 2.00 (c) (INTERFERENCE); Rule 3.15; Rule 5.09 (f); Rule 6.08 (d).- Video E: Offensive Interference
Baseball: Rule 2.00 (a) (INTERFERENCE); Rule 3.15; Rule 5.09 (e); Rule 6.05 (h); Rule 6.08 (d); Rule 7.08 (f); Rule 7.09 (m).
Softball: Rule 2.00 (a) (INTERFERENCE); Rule 3.15; Rule 5.09 (f); Rule 6.05 (h); Rule 6.08 (d); Rule 7.08 (f); Rule 7.09 (m).- Video F: Infield Fly Rule
Baseball and Softball: Rule 2.00 (INFIELD FLY); Rule 6.50 (d).- Video G: Called Strike on a Hit Batter
Baseball: Rule 2.00 (e) (STRIKE); Rule 2.00 (f) (STRIKE); Rule 6.05 (e); Rule 6.08 (b).v
Softball: Rule 2.00 (d) (STRIKE); Rule 2.00 (e) (STRIKE); Rule 6.05 (e); Rule 6.08 (b).- Video H: Foul Tip
Baseball: Rule 2.00 (FOUL TIP); Rule 2.00 (f) (STRIKE).
Softball: Rule 2.00 (FOUL TIP); Rule 2.00 (g) (STRIKE).- Video I: Illegally Batted Ball
Baseball: Rule 2.00 (ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL); Rule 5.09 (d); Rule 6.03; Rule 6.06 (a).
Softball: Rule 2.00 (ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL); Rule 5.09 (b); Rule 6.03; Rule 6.06 (a).- Video J: The "Must Slide or Attempt to Get Around" Rule
Baseball and Sofball: Rule 7.08 (a) (3).- Video K: Overrunning First Base
Baseball and Softball: Rule 7.08 (c) EXCEPTION; Rule 7.08 (j); Rule 7.10 (c).
