3 UMPIRE SYSTEM

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3 UMPIRE SYSTEM
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Rotation in the Three Umpire System

• Rotation in the Three Umpire System is always in
  a clockwise direction
• When the umpires start from a counter rotated
  position, there will be no rotation

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Base Umpire Going to Outfield

• When a base umpire goes to the outfield, the crew
  reverts to the Two Umpire System
• When a base umpire goes to the outfield, that
  umpire should remain outside until the play has
  been completed

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U1
U3



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STARTING POSITION NO RUNNERS
STARTING POSITION RUNNER ON 3B
FLY BALL COVERAGE
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U3
U1



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STARTING POSITION RUNNER ON 1B
FLY BALL COVERAGE
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U1
U3



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STARTING POSITION RUNNER ON 1B and 2B
STARTING POSITION BASES LOADED
STARTING POSITION RUNNER ON 2B
FLY BALL COVERAGE
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STARTING POSITION 18-21 FEET
WALK THE LINE
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BASE HIT TO OUTFIELD NO ONE GOES OUT
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NO ONE GOES OUT
RUNNER ON 1B
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RUNNER ON 1B
PICKOFF AT 1B
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CANT SEE THROUGH DEFENSE
RUNNER ON 1B
PICKOFF AT 1B
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RUNNER ON 1B
STEAL 2B
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NO ONE GOES OUT
BASES LOADED
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BASES LOADED
NO ONE GOES OUT
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RUNNER ON 3B
PICKOFF AT 3B
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RUNNER ON 3B
PICKOFF AT 3B
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PLATE UMPIRE TRAILS BATTER - RUNNER RETURNS TO
HOLDING ZONE
1B GOES OUT
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PLATE UMPIRE TRAILS BATTER - RUNNER RETURNS TO
HOLDING ZONE
3B GOES OUT
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PICKOFF AT 2B
RUNNER ON 2B
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CANT SEE THROUGH DEFENSE
PICKOFF AT 2B
RUNNER ON 2B
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STEAL 3B
RUNNER ON 2B
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RUNNERS ON 1B 2B
3B GOES OUT
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RUNNERS ON 1B 2B
PICKOFF AT 1B
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RUNNERS ON 1B 2B
PICKOFF AT 2B
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QUESTIONS?