Pregame Checklist

[SAump]

Ump's pre-game conference:
1) properly protected, 2) proper discussion about close play w/ ump
3) local rules (last innning) or updated rules (speed game btw. innings) and
4) home field ground rules {holes, hazards}, and DBT near OF foul lines/dugout
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Ump training 101
Visual signals between umpires for assistance (ex. count on SB, IFF sitch, etc.), PU and BU equipment (color of undershirt and socks), pre-game conference outline, communication and hustle, mange in/out warmup btwn innings, mechanics on check swings, basecoach appeals, balks, etc., and base coverage situations and rotations.