[gordon30307]

Originally posted by jicecone

And most importantly if the BU should slip and fall, get "tangled up" with fielder and or runner because of an errant throw or somehow is unable to take BR into second and possibly third base PU will now be able to do this (simialar to doing one man mechanics) and BU will have time to recover in order to cover the plate if necessary.

I can't believe what I just read. THIS is the most important reason for PU to come up the line?

One man mechanics?

Gordon, I'm truly not trying to be a a##Hole critic here, but take the advise of others here and strive to get the call yourself, and you will find, that that same hustle, will help improve many parts of your officiating experience.

You have never ever ever....... done a game by yourself? You've never had a partner get hurt and be unable to continue, go to the wrong field or simply not shown up. If this is the case you are truly blessed. In my neck of the woods most Freshman games are done with one umpire. Many summer tournament games are done with one umpire and virtually all Summer League High School regardless of level is done with one umpire. And yes there is something called One man Mechanics. And out of necessity you better know how to do a game by yourself. Give me a fax number and I'd be happy to dig this info. out and fax it to you. Concerning sophmore it's not unusual do a game by yourself. And yes as the PU you better be prepared as the plate umpire to take the BR to second and beyond in the unlikely event BU can't do this for the reasons described. And yes it's of utmost importance that the bases be covered.

And of course you try to get the call yourself, but, if you can't that's why you have a partner.