
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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