"I'm Warning you!"

[pastor ump]

^{We all have our own routine but what new guys really need to get from this is get a routine and use to stay consistent. In all aspects of umpiring consistency is what coaches, players and fans want.}

[carolinablue]

Also be prepared when there is a trip after some close pitches didn't go the F1's way. I've had a couple of coaches wait till I came to break it up so they could try to get a jab in. Both times it wasn't harsh, something like telling the pitcher as they were walking away, " your gonna have to put it on a tee." I let it go since they were headed to the dugout.

[UmpTTS43]

Routines are good but every visit is different. A good umpire knows how to read the purpose of a visit and react accordingly.

[sdix00]

The routine is just a baseline.

Stuff I do automatically and don't think about. This keeps my mind clear to handle the unusual situation.

[pastor ump]

The routine is just a baseline.

Stuff I do automatically and don't think about. This keeps my mind clear to handle the unusual situation.

Exactly

[Pete Peterson Sr]

Going to the outfield is common practice and it really pays off in situations like this. Most coaches wouldn't come out to the outfield to say anything to you or they wouldn't raise there voice to yell at you from the pitchers mound and if they do they just made it really easy for you to eject them. If you are BU on any pitching change or mound visit get out on the outfield grass it will prevent a few headaches like this.

Good advice about base umpire location during a pitching change. I too have learned something.

Though what about the PU? I'm thinking he should move up one of the foul lines but he should also make sure that he's in front of the dugout of the team in the field. That way he won't have to listen to any chirping form the team that is at bat. Or should he remain behind home plate during the warm up throws?