Three Umpire System - Part 1: Starting Positions

[@mattkirky]

Watching this the night before my first sectional game and first 3 man game!

[@jamesarmelagos2570]

My first time being a member of a three-man crew and this, my reason for watching - very helpful

[@mjhoss]

Perfect timing as playoffs begin next month with 3-man crews.

[@earlweller9204]

Great video as always and good timing, looking forward the the rest of them.

[@UmpireClassroom]

Awesome, thank you!

[@markusP35204]

Working the first NorCal playoff in a three-man. Worked sparingly in three-man in sectionals and LL baseball. Thank you.

[@Garhit]

Been waiting on 3 Man Umpire system videos from you. AWESOME JOB!! 👍🏾🙌🏾

[@tcardsfan15]

Thank you so much! I am looking forward to working 3 man in the postseason for the first time this year.

[@jameshickam1787]

Great Job Umpire Classroom.. Just in Time! We were just discussing this during our pre-game last night.. Perfect timing

[@davidmcgee3157]

This helps. Working my first 3 man

[@christopherengle8490]

Good timing as I’m preparing for my first 3-man crew game soon. Looking forward to working with crew more experienced than I with the 3-man!

[@aeratetexas7445]

Great videos Patrick! I know we all really appreciate them. Keep ‘em coming!

[@UmpireClassroom]

Thanks, will do!

[@DanLaws-vp2tx]

I have only work 3 man in softball, this was very informative. thank you

[@markusP35204]

It's been over two years since I worked a 3-man crew. Usually, my HS Assoc does not work it, mostly due to money. I get about 3-5 with LL at All-Star time. Somethings gotta give..........need reps! Three Umpire System is the best:-)

[@dustinchitwood8318]

Great job Patrick! Enjoy and appreciate all your videos. Continue your efforts!!!

[@UmpireClassroom]

Glad you like them!

[@HarrySJohnson]

Very necessary video! Thanks!

[@francistower5352]

Very well timed. We've started 3-man training for the playoffs.

[@osgwilkie]

Great information. Look forward to working with a 3-man crew.

[@jamieburkhart6221]

Thanks so much-great videos! Really appreciate the work

[@cburnette1007]

Great information as usual..

[@mae2759]

I like the clean the plate mechanic to alert the crew to check their alignment.

[@UmpireClassroom]

It's important to have something!

[@brettwallace1554]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@UmpireClassroom]

You're welcome!

[@JackoDaddy5]

I'm trying to break this down into the EASIEST way possible. And it seems to me like it's easier to say when U1 ISN'T in A. Since they are in A, ANY TIME there is nobody on, or anytime there is a runner on 1st (including 1st and 2nd, 1st and 3rd, just 1st, just 3rd, or bases loaded), or bases loaded. So my easy take is as follows: ***They are only NOT in A with runners on 2nd, or 2nd and 3rd, with less than 2 outs. U2 is only in D with nobody on, or runner on 3rd only (and when U1 is in B) Otherwise they are always in C. Can somebody confirm that I'm seeing this correctly?

[@standyer7482]

The College Mechanics, and PBUC Mechanics books are good references, but be sure to check out the 3-Man Mechanics as outlined in the NFHS Umpire's Manual. Also, it is a good idea to attend and training offered by your association as they may have their own adjustments, and their own way of doing things.

[@erikshelland3050]

Great timing! New Mexico will use crew of 3 for the playoffs which are like 3 weeks away! :)

[@UmpireClassroom]

Best of luck!!

[@gabrielkellogg4429]

Watching again before my 1st 3man playoff game

[@ramincey]

well done!

[@nola2635]

Hoping to learn 3-man next season.

[@joesweeny3928]

Patrick, is the why to the U1 being in the A position with two out because the most likely play will be at first?

[@UmpireClassroom]

Exactly!

[@stevewillem2974]

I watched this before working my first 3-man game.

[@Shady8612]

Always watching 😂

[@fixeshousestuff9159]

I am a second year umpire working in VT. Working my first crew of three game tomorrow. Looking forward to it. My partners are very experienced and I am looking forward to learn from them.

[@UmpireClassroom]

Hope it went well