Umpire Resources
Little League Umpire Training and Education Resources
To get further explanation, please strongly encourage your managers, coaches, and umpires to download the free Little League RuleBook App. Here is the link to access the download; review the latest rule changes and clarifications and other related information: Little League RuleBook App
Plate Umpire:
Explaining "The Slot"
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/plate-mechanics-explaining-slot/
Definition of the Little League Strike Zone
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/definition-little-league-strike-zone/
Description of the "Basic Six" Field Mechanics
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/description-of-the-basic-six-field-mechanics/
Putting the Ball in Play Mechanic
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/putting-ball-play-mechanic/
Called Strike Mechanic
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/called-strike-mechanic/
Called Ball Mechanic
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/called-ball-mechanic/
Foul Tip Mechanic
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/foul-tip-mechanic/
Uncaught Third Strike (Obvious) Mechanic
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/uncaught-third-strike-obvious-mechanic/
Base Umpire:
Set - Safe Mechanic
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/set-safe-mechanic/
Safe - Ball's on the Ground Mechanic
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/safe-balls-ground-mechanic/
Safe - Off the Base Mechanic
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/safe-off-bag-mechanic/
Out Mechanic
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/out-mechanic/
The "A" Position - No Runners on Base
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/a-position-no-runners-on/
The "A " Position - The Pivot
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/a-position-the-pivot-migration/
The "B" Position - Runner on First Base
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/the-b-position-runner-on-first-base/
The "C" Position - Runner on Second, Third, or Bases Loaded
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/c-position-runner-on-second-third-or-bases-full/