I'm going to begin umpiring for a summer league that is not affiliated with Little League; they are independent. I've been studying one and two umpire mechanics because we will use both in different age groups. My son is on a travel team not affiliated with my league, and they have allowed me to get some field time at their scrimmages. The age groups in my league are between 9-10, 10-11, 12-14, and 15-18. However, the web site says "standard baseball rules will be used" with league modifications. I *THINK* that means OBR. I've asked the umpire-in-chief and he just says "standard rules."
Well...in Colorado where I live, the high school athletic association uses FED rules, so if you're used to high school you may consider that "standard." But OBR is the grandaddy of the other rule books, as far as I understand, so is that "standard?" I tried to clarify my question, explaining there are differences between OBR and FED, but he just reiterated I have to have good knowledge of "standard baseball rules." In other words, I don't think our umpire-in-chief knows there are different rule books out there.
They do not issue a rule book to either umpires or coaches (gasp!), and there isn't one available for download except for the league modifications (must slide rule, no infield flies for the two lower age groups, etc.).
So...am I right in assuming I should be ruling based on OBR??? That's the one I've been studying, and it's the one I downloaded onto my phone (our association allows umpires to have phones on the field).
I would go with OBR. But I would push the question to get an answer from those in charge. "Standard" isn't an acceptable answer when there are 3 major rule sets.
Just call OBR, especially as that's what you've been studying. If anyone argues, tell them it's the standard rule. If they are still unhappy, tell them to check with the UIC.
I'm being facetious,
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I'm going to begin umpiring for a summer league that is not affiliated with Little League; they are independent. I've been studying one and two umpire mechanics because we will use both in different age groups. My son is on a travel team not affiliated with my league, and they have allowed me to get some field time at their scrimmages. The age groups in my league are between 9-10, 10-11, 12-14, and 15-18. However, the web site says "standard baseball rules will be used" with league modifications. I *THINK* that means OBR. I've asked the umpire-in-chief and he just says "standard rules."
Well...in Colorado where I live, the high school athletic association uses FED rules, so if you're used to high school you may consider that "standard." But OBR is the grandaddy of the other rule books, as far as I understand, so is that "standard?" I tried to clarify my question, explaining there are differences between OBR and FED, but he just reiterated I have to have good knowledge of "standard baseball rules." In other words, I don't think our umpire-in-chief knows there are different rule books out there.
They do not issue a rule book to either umpires or coaches (gasp!), and there isn't one available for download except for the league modifications (must slide rule, no infield flies for the two lower age groups, etc.).
So...am I right in assuming I should be ruling based on OBR??? That's the one I've been studying, and it's the one I downloaded onto my phone (our association allows umpires to have phones on the field).
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I would go with OBR. But I would push the question to get an answer from those in charge. "Standard" isn't an acceptable answer when there are 3 major rule sets.
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Just call OBR, especially as that's what you've been studying. If anyone argues, tell them it's the standard rule. If they are still unhappy, tell them to check with the UIC. I'm being facetious,
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The first thing that needs said is: Welcome to the ranks! I hope you enjoy it and find this forum to be a valuable resource! Are you sure you aren’t in Springfield, IL? I won’t call summer
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