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Gopher State Officials Association

Softball Meeting

3/24/2024

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NFHS Rule Changes

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NFHS Rule Changes

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NFHS Rule Changes

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NFHS Rule Changes

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NFHS Rule Changes

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NFHS Rule Changes

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NFHS Rule Changes

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NFHS Editorial Changes

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NFHS Editorial Changes

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NFHS Editorial Changes

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NFHS Editorial Changes

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NFHS Editorial Changes

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NFHS Editorial Changes

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NFHS Points of Emphasis

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NFHS Points of Emphasis

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NFHS Points of Emphasis

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NFHS Points of Emphasis

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MN Points of Emphasis

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MN Points of Emphasis

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MN Points of Emphasis

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MN Points of Emphasis

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MN Points of Emphasis

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MN Points of Emphasis

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MN Points of Emphasis

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MN Points of Emphasis

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MN Points of Emphasis

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MECHANICS UPDATE

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MECHANICS UPDATE

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Other Notes

Ground Rules

Home Plate umpire will cover the ground rules in the pre-game coaches meeting.
Get to field early. Discuss ground rules with home team coach while filling out paperwork.

Run Rule

15 after 4 or 3 ½ if home team ahead.
10 after 5 or 4 ½ if home team ahead.

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Other Notes

Weather

Wait 30 minutes after last lightning strike or thunder.

Umpires

Look professional.
Consider adding at least one new piece of clothing whether it’s a new hat, a new shirt, new pants, belt, shoes, etc.

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Other Notes

Softball is moving towards NCAA mechanics
Print ID Card or take picture with your phone
Mechanics Book replaces Case Book
Enter schedule on Arbiter website and keep updated – This is needed to be considered for the State Tournament

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Other Notes

Be careful with social media
If you are state tournament eligible you will receive an e-mail from the MSHSL to apply for the state tournament
Training videos will be required to be watched in order to be considered for the state tournament
State tournament umpires will be required to view a PowerPoint on 3-person mechanics – there will be no quiz
Go to Arbiter MSHSL Central Hub website and click on Softball under the MSHSL Sports section for softball forms and Resources

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Other Notes

Less Experienced Umpires:

Introduce yourself to varsity umpires before the game if possible.
Don’t be afraid to watch the end of the varsity game if your game finishes before the varsity game.
Ask questions between innings or after varsity game.

Varsity Umpires

Please take the time to answer any questions for fellow umpires.

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Contact Info

Scott Schimetz (612) 636-7268

Scott.Schimetz@va.gov

Scott.Schimetz@gmail.com