The “Hands-On-Knees Set” position is primarily used by the Base Umpire prior to the pitcher delivering the ball. This position is used regardless if there are runners on base or […]
Division: Baseball
The “Uncaught Third Strike” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with first base unoccupied or […]
The Foul Tip Mechanic is used to let players, coaches, and fans know that the result of the pitch is neither a foul ball nor a swinging strike. You can […]
The “Ball” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when calling balls and strikes. In this video, we will break down the “Ball” Mechanic. It is important to remember that […]
The “Swinging Strike” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when calling balls and strikes, specifically on a strike in which the batter swings and doesn’t make contact with the […]
The “Safe – Ball’s on the Ground” Mechanic is an extension of the “Safe” Mechanic and is used when it is not obvious to players, coaches, and fans that the […]
The “Foul” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when a batted ball 1. Hits the batter in the batter’s box 2. Is not caught by the catcher In this […]
The “Set – Out” Mechanic uses the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position and the “Out” Mechanic. If you have not watched the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position and the “Out” Mechanic videos, you may […]
The “Foul – Left” Mechanic is an extension of the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position. If you have not watched the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position video, you may want to do so prior […]
The “Called Strike” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when calling balls and strikes, specifically on a strike in which the batter doesn’t swing. In this video, we will […]
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