Key Dimensions - Weighting 80%
Mechanics
Evaluation: Footwork
Description: Does the base umpire step up with the correct foot? Does the base umpire correctly use a read step? Is the umpiring cross-stepping or back-peddling? Is the umpire continually moving or do they let the play dictate their movement? Do they utilize and understand the working area?
Umpire does not meet the expectation for this competency. e.g. Umpire lacks the mobility to keep up with the pace of the game.