 Certainly, thoroughly the nobility corrected baseball it is desirable for all participants of game. Sadly at times to look, when any game episode of game nonpluss its all participants. But this page all will be important to those people who plan to umpire baseball matches or already have some experience in this field. As it is written down in rules, the umpire should remember, that it « is the unique representative of baseball on a floor ». In fact it is valid, only it one is interested, that there were by all means all norms of rules. All the others as required will not miss a case to bypass them.
Any umpire cannot be insurance from mistakes, but it is impossible in no event to try "to balance" one mistake another, making a decision in favour of other team.
Even having confidence, that you have correctly understood a game situation do not neglect appeals of the players declaring: « ask other umpire ». If are not assured, ask the colleague. Do not lead up position excessively, watch closely game to have about it own opinion, but remember: the most important – to make correct decisions. At the slightest doubt not consult on colleagues. Pride of the umpire – the important thing, but is more important validity.
 The most important rule for the judge – always to be in such place, whence it is possible to see all. Even if your decision is correct on 100 %, players will challenge it if they will feel, that you could not see a game episode precisely and definitely. At last, be polite, impartial and firm, and it will win general respect. | 