Posts by tag: umpire

Baseball and softball are two sports in which an umpire is responsible for making decisions on the field. One of the most important calls that the umpire must make is declaring a player out. To do this, the umpire must be in the right position to observe the play and make an accurate call. Generally, an umpire will call a player out when the ball is caught on the fly, the runner is tagged, or the runner misses a base. The umpire must also be aware of all of the rules of the game, so that they can make sure that all players are following them. With the correct positioning and knowledge of the rules, an umpire can make sure that all players are playing by the rules, and that the game is fair for everyone.