THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR SKYLAND
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL UMPIRES
2023 RULE CHANGES
(BASEBALL)
Summary of Rule Changes
2023 Rule Changes
Rule 1-5-4
Player Equipment - Catcher's Helmet and Mask
Rule 1-5-4
Player Equipment - Catcher's Helmet and Mask
Rule 1-5-4
Player Equipment - Catcher's Helmet and Mask
Rules 1-5-12, 3-3-1d
Player Equipment - Wearing of Jewelry
Rules 1-5-12, 3-3-1d
Player Equipment - Wearing of Jewelry
Rules 1-5-12, 3-3-1d
Player Equipment - Wearing of Jewelry
Rules 1-5-12, 3-3-1d
Player Equipment - Wearing of Jewelry
Rules 1-5-12, 3-3-1d
Player Equipment - Wearing of Jewelry
Rule 2-4-4
Lodged Ball Definition
Rule 2-4-4
Lodged Ball Definition
Rule 2-4-4
Lodged Ball Definition
Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-2, 6-1-3
Pitching - Determination of Pitching Position
Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-2, 6-1-3
Pitching - Determination of Pitching Position
Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-2, 6-1-3
Pitching - Determination of Pitching Position
Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-2, 6-1-3
Pitching - Determination of Pitching Position
Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-2, 6-1-3
Pitching - Determination of Pitching Position
Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-2, 6-1-3
Pitching - Determination of Pitching Position
Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-2, 6-1-3
Pitching - Determination of Pitching Position
Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-2, 6-1-3
Pitching - Determination of Pitching Position
Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-2, 6-1-3
Pitching - Determination of Pitching Position
Illegal Pitch
Illegal Pitch
NFHS Officials Signals
Pre-Pitch Situational Signals
NFHS Officials Signals
During Play and Results
2023 Points of Emphasis
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship
Obstruction and Interference
Obstruction and Interference
Obstruction and Interference
Obstruction and Interference
Obstruction and Interference
Elimination of Jewelry
Elimination of Jewelry
Elimination of Jewelry
Usage of Eye Black
Technology Challenges
Technology Challenges
Purpose of High School Baseball
2023 Umpire Mechanics
NFHS Umpiring Mechanics
Home Plate Meeting
Getting Into Proper Position
Position "B"
Position "C"
Asking for Help
Pause, Read and React
Umpiring Plays at the Plate
Umpiring Plays at the Plate
Umpiring Plays at the Plate
Plate Umpire Covering 3rd
Running Lane Violation
Illegal Slide
Illegal Pitch / Balk Enforcement
Defuse Rather Than Ignite
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