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Umpires make the
decisions about play in a softball game. The
number of umpires in a game can range from a minimum
of one to a maximum of seven. There is never more
than one "plate umpire"; there can be up to three
"base umpires", and up to a further three umpires
positioned in the outfield. Most games use a
crew of two umpires (one plate umpire, one base
umpire). The umpire's decisions are usually
indicated by both the use of hand signals, and by
vocalizing the call. |
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