Basketball referee vs softball umpire

Differences between basketball referee and softball umpire duties and responsibilities

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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Softball umpire example responsibilities.

• Manage conflicts and resolutions between other umpires and coaches/parents.
• Require leadership, mediation, and communication skills to ensure fair play for all
• Demonstrate professional characteristics when communicating with coaches, players and fellow umpires.
• Provide direction for the safety and regulation of all players according to FIFA rules.