- Plate umpire leads the pregame conference.
- Call the coaches in and introduce both yourself and your partner to both coaches.
- Ask home coach for lineup, review it, ask that if any changes need to be made and accept it.
- Ask visiting coach for lineup, review, ask if any changes and accept.
- Cover grounds rules.
- Cover any special rules for that particular tournament/series
- Ask coaches if they have any questions.
- Ask partner if they have anything to add.
- Flip coin, if necessary
- Instruct home coach to direct his team to the field
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