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Originally posted by Gre144
Today, I was by myself and I called the R1 who was stealing to second out on the tag. From the sound of the crowd and the expression of the offensive coach, I think I might have made the wrong call.
Can anyone give me some advice that will help me make the right call on a close play at second,third or home? Assume that we are talking about a tag play and not a force out. I especially want to know if the positioning of the tag on the runner is the most important aspect in making a decision or do you focus more on whether the ball got to the ball before the runner?
Thanks
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Tell the coaches and the assignors to hire another umpire. You are always going to be out of position on plays like that. Do not pay attention to the crowd at all, they have an even worse angle than you do. They are looking through a fence or around players to see what you would never call from their angle, let alone the one you are making calls from. Get the best angle you can and try to know where the ball is and going to be, but do not over commit to the play, because you might find yourself out of position on the second and third throw if necessary.
Basically, there is not right and wrong way to make a call. You just do the best you can. If they want better calls, tell them to hire a partner to help you out.
Peace