Baseball umpire vs basketball referee

Differences between baseball umpire and basketball referee duties and responsibilities

Baseball umpire example responsibilities.

• Manage and schedule umpires for recreational program
• Hone leadership skills, maintain schedule to ensure games start and end on time.
• Assume the responsibility of leadership with players and coaches without constant and specific direction and/or supervision.
• Instruct kids of various ages how to pitch, hit, and play baseball the correct and professional way.
• Work with fellow umpires as part of a team; also work with coaches, parents and DSYSA management daily.
• Provide instruction and refinement to motor developmental skills for athletes for kids of all ages that want to play baseball.
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Basketball referee example responsibilities.

• Manage conflicts and resolutions between other umpires and coaches/parents.
• Officiate adult slow pitch softball- in accordance with official ASA guidelines.
• Gain a strong sense of patience, leadership, communication and decision making skills.
• Umpire multiple championship games under intense pressure from the leagues, parents and coaches.
• Show effort and are raised from field umpire to plate umpire for championship games.
• Motivate and encourage youths' individual progress with an emphasis on promoting teamwork and strategic development.
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