

They learn how to manage the game from an unbiased perspective providing an enjoyable contest for the players and fans.Junior Umpires are trained and mentored in the art of making calls behind the plate and in the field.This group is typically made up of players that have advanced skills in their experience and have shown leadership capabilities within a team. In 2012 there were major changes made to the CCA Manual, including the removal of the Two-Umpire System section.CSA has a Junior Umpire Program for girls who are entering their second year in the 12U division. It is for those who want to learn the game from an advanced perspective.It included both Two-Umpire and Three-umpire sections The Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA) took over publishing the NCAA softball umpire manual in 2008, titling it: CCA Softball Umpires Manual.In 2007 replacement pages for mechanics updates were published to be added to the 3-ring binder.This manual was published in a 1 ½ inch, 3-ring binder It was titled: NCAA Softball Umpire Improvement Program Umpire Manual, and was predominantly written by Emily Alexander (thank you, Emily!).


In 2006 the NCAA published its first softball umpire manual.Most college umpire organizations used ASA mechanics for college until 2006. Sweeping the plates or bases – General MechanicsĪ bit of history on college softball mechanicsĪlthough college softball received their own rule book in 1997, no mechanics manual was released until 2006. Mechanic for plate umpire after batter hit by pitch – Plate Mechanics Here is what we have so far (these are direct links to the articles): If you have saved your previous manuals and can locate the year and page number, please include it in your email. If you know of any other “lost mechanics” (something in a previous CCA Manual which is not in the current one), send an email to John Bennett and he will research it. You may have to scroll down to the article after you use the link (look for the “Lost Mechanic” in the heading). You will find the actual article in its appropriate place in the Mechanics Corner – its location is listed after its heading below. Send a question to John Bennett if you are not sure We will endeavor to identify these topics and post them on the Locker Room. O Do not tell anybody “we don’t do this mechanic anymore” just because you cannot find it in the CCA Manual. O We must accept this but follow this philosophy – once a mechanic is introduced we keep using it whether it is written in the Manual or not, until we are told not to use it anymore. They may have been removed because of editing and attempts to make the Manual shorter. Over the past years the CCA Manual, the “mechanics manual” for college softball, has removed some sections which had good information covering a number of topics which are still valid college mechanics.
