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Originally posted by PWL
A. You have a runner on base. They are off the base a little to far because they think the ball might get past. You have a chance to throw them out.
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So you're saying that runners take up their leads based on predilection that the pitcher will pitch wild. Interesting idea, although I would have to ask them to leave their crystal ball in the dugout.
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Originally posted by PWL Or, you could have a runner stealing. However, you have to reach up and tag the batter first to make sure you don't allow him to advance to first. You want to get at least one out. First base occuppied less than two outs no problem.
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If you mishandled the pitch then it's your choice on who you make a play on. You know if you caught the ball cleanly, so why look to the umpire to hold your hand.
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Originally posted by PWL B. If the batter takes off before you CAN tag him you have to make a decision on what to do. Why have to throw the ball if the batter is out if you don't have to. Gives another runner the chance to move up on a throw that doesn't even have to be made.
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Again, you know if you caught the ball cleanly and what options are available to you. If you think you caught the ball cleanly then you sell it to the umpire with your body language. If there are less than two outs you still have plenty of time to make a play any advancing runner.
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Originally posted by PWL C. Remember Brainiac, we're not talking about the obvious call that everybody in the stands can see. If you don't know you have an out for sure, your at a disadvantage if your wasting time having to look around to find out. Did you not see what happened? Catcher thought he caught it, umpire ruled different.
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A well coached catcher doesn't wait for the umpire to make the call and help him decide what to do. If it's even close then they are to make a play. Who cares what everybody in the stands sees. They don't make the play for a catcher and neither does the umpire.
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Originally posted by PWL Anything else you want to know about? The double cut. The wheel play.
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No, not really but thanks for the offer. Those basic concepts were taught at the boys 8U level. Did you have to look hard to find them?
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Originally posted by PWL I would hate to have been the umpire behind you if you were catching.
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Believe me, I would have hated to have a rookie umpire behind me as well. Especially one who has no idea how to call balks, believes in make up plays, and has no control over his games.
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Originally posted by PWL Go Google a graph chart.
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Does it bother you that I have the wherewithall to use a valued tool for knowledge to better show my position? I could have taken the time to map out the formulas at my desk, scan them, and paste them here as well, but as you appear to be devoid of the mental faculties necessary to understand them anyhow it would have been a waste of my time.
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Originally posted by PWL Possibly one about how your IQ goes down the more you sit behind a computer all day and post on umpire websites.
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I know it's hard for you to understand that some of us have a large amount of freedom in their jobs. It's alright though, someone has to be a honey dipper, so don't be ashamed. There's honor in all labor.
Tim.