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Today's Question: Batting B1 is crowding the front edge of the batter's box and legally hits the pitch. His stride through with his swing places his front foot on the ground in front and outside the batter's box while his back foot remains in the box. The batted ball bounces up and accidentally hits B1's front leg A: Foul Ball. B: Fair Ball. C: B1 is immediately declared out. D: B1 is awarded first base. E: NFHS: A Rule #: 7-2-1f OBR: Rule #: Want access to even more questions? Click here to learn more about becoming a Member!

Today's Training Topic: Bench Warnings 21   A coach, player, substitute, attendant or other bench personnel shall not: (1) leave the dugout during a live ball for any unauthorized purpose; (2) fake a tag without the baseball; (3) carelessly throw a bat; (4) wear distracting/dangerous jewelry or bandanas; (5) hit the ball to players after the game has started or (6) loosen up to bat an any location other than his team's on-deck circle while the opposing pitcher is warming-up. If any of these infractions occur during a live ball, a delayed dead ball will be called. The umpire shall issue a warning to the head coach of the team involved and the next offender will be ejected. On subsequent offense, the offender must be ejected. Applying a fake tag without the ball is also Obstruction. Gloves and mitts having free hanging laces longer than 6 inches should be removed from play until they are made to comply by either tying up or trimming the lace. Under OBR, the rule is the same. Umpires always have authority to remove dangerous or distracting items from players. Refusal to comply will result in ejection after a warning is issued.

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PBUmpires is always looking for people interested in learning how to umpire above the youth baseball level and join the premier umpire assocation in the Tampa Bay area. We form New Umpire Clinics each Fall and Spring.  New Member training sessions have been held at Spectrum Field (formerly Brighthouse Field) in St. Petersburg and regular meetings and field clinics are generally held in Pasco County.

New Member training sessions consist a day (or series of week nights) of presentations and discussions learning baseball rules and how to apply them. You'll learn that most TV commentators are wrong about the rules quite often.  A second day (or series of week nights) will be dedicated to learning on the field, the 60', 70' and standard baseball field mechanics and the subtle differences between them. A third day will be spent umpiring games being mentored by highly experienced high school, collegiate and professionally experienced umpires dedicated to passing on the best information and skills of the craft to the next generation. Upon demonstrating a sound aptitude for the game and officiating it, you'll be invited to attend the New Member Orientation where you'll assume the mantle of PBUmpire!

Umpires certified by the FHSAA or another similar state high school certification organization, may be invited to attend the "Try Out Day", based on their level of certification and documented experience.

What we provide our members:

• Superior rules, contemporary field mechanics and professional game management training.
• Continuing Professional Education via:
  
  • Professional quality online member portal:
  • Rules and association resources.
  • Rules and mechanics presentations, quizzes, games and videos.
  • Association News, Event Schedule, Photo Roster, Photo Gallery, Video Gallery, Blog and Online Store.
• Minimum of 10 member meetings and clinics led by collegiate & professional level umpires.
  
• Objective online evaluation program with guidance to improve to the next level.
• Game Assignment Opportunities (based on evaluated ability):
  • Select youth, adult league and travel baseball in Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando Counties;
  • High School Baseball in Pasco and Hernando Counties;
  • High School Baseball District, Regional and State Playoffs;
  • MiLB Spring Training Baseball in Pasco, Hillsboro and Pinellas Counties;

We welcome all who have an interest joining PBUmpires and: are at least 16 years of age; own or can obtain necessary equipment and uniforms* * Military Veterans may qualify for grant assistance from Battlefields to Ballfields; own or have access to reliable transportation; are available to work evenings and weekends; have the desire to learn how and effectively umpire to superior standards. 1. Click the Become a Member image (left) and submit an online application. 2. Complete the new member online Orientation, Training & Eval Program (OTEP). 3. Pass the baseball rules exam and field evaluation and you're on the field!