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Originally posted by whiskers_ump
In a close game (FP), runner on 2B, BU in C position, batter hits a
slow roller towards F4, as BU you start in at an angle that will give
you a good look, be closer to the play than somewhere behind F6. As
you start in, you see PU has gone more up the line towards 1B to observe
pull foot, etc.. You realize that you also have a runner at 2nd base who
is advancing on the play. You also realize that the call at 1B is your
call. You slow down so your position is now close to circle, but not
as close as you would normally be when making a call at 1B. F3 catches
the ball, actually pulling foot prior to receiving the ball. As BU you
indicate safe. F3 anticipating R1's advancement to 3rd, snaps a bullet to
F5. Sliding R1's hand touches bag, then ball touches hand. You as BU
hesitate, (mechanically not your call), hear nothing from PU, yell, "Hand on bag,
Late tag."
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Mistake #1. BU should have kept his mouth shut. Unless it is obvious that the PU has been physically taken out of the play, the BU should wait for the PU to "give up" the call before doing or saying anything.
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As you straighten, from your sell "safe"you hear a loud "OUT"
sell call from PU, positioned between HP and 1st base.
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Mistake #2. PU is only suppose to move down the line 20' at the most, maybe not as much knowing there was a possible play at 3B. PU should have been turned toward 3B, still watching 1B when the ball was received by F3. The FP field is not that big that the PU shouldn't have at least been in the vicinity (for WMB
) of the circle when the play occured at 3B.
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"Damn, mess". (thoughts to self). Naturally you now have two coaches approaching.
After discussion with partner, you stay with BU's call. He did have the position.
How would you handle a play like this?
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Not screwed it up to begin?