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Originally posted by Kaliix
But to say that the umpire at first wouldn't be watching the play develop seems a little ridiculous. When the ball is hit to and a double play is likely, there is going to be nothing to watch at first base until the runner gets near the bag.
Maybe I am unaware of the proper mechanic, but with no one on, I learned to watch the ball, watch the fielder field it and then watch the release to see if the throw is true, lest I might have to adjust my angle on a poor throw.
Again, I don't about asking for help or not, but the first base umpire most likely saw the play.
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I recently worked a game where the coordinator for most of the east coast was there giving tips to the four of us that were rotating around and he told me the same thing: you watch the ball until the throw to first is made, otherwise you could end up in poor position or get hit with a wild throw. I'm sure McClelland was watching the play.