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Most areas tend to put the newbies at line judge as it seems to have the least responsibilities to learn initially and you mirror the HL on most things. I've heard some start at back judge with the philosophy that it keeps you out of the way. However given the increasing amount of passing, even in the middle schools, this theory is probably flawed. Of course, the younger ages don't usually use BJ's so there isn't that much opportunity anyway.
A lot of "big boys" get thrown in at umpire based on their physique alone.
I have heard of the philosophy, but have not seen in in practice, to throw you in at referee under the theory that nothing will make you learn the rules faster than that.
The referee is normally the "boss" although in crew based systems, the crew chief could be from another position based on seniority. In some pre-games I've been in, the referee will designate one of the other 4 officials on that evening's crew to take his place should he go down for some reason. The umpire does rule on all equipment related issues.
Last edited by HLin NC; Mon Aug 15, 2011 at 12:28pm.
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