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Originally posted by Sal Giaco
So let me get this straight....
On all force plays where the runner beats the throw, don't worry about timing and just call him safe immediately when his foot touches the base before the ball enters the glove.
Yes, of course. IF THE PLAY IS AT FIRST OR HOME.
On all force plays where the runner doesn't beat the throw, use good timing and proper use of eyes to ensure F3 cleanly catches the throw, then call him out.
Naturally: You don't have to go to the Academy to know this. Every Charley teaches it just like that.
On tag plays where the runner beats the throw, use good timing and proper use of eyes to ensure the the runner stays on the base after the tag is applied so you don't make a "double call"
Sure.
On tag plays where the runner doesn't beat the throw, use good timing and proper use of eyes to ensure the fielder tags the runner and maintains control of the ball, then call him out. Am I missing something here???
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You're missing the main idea, which is similar to those pesky Baptists with their "once saved, always saved" doctrine. At first base, once safe, always safe, on THAT play, at least.
No one is trying to take away your precious "proper use of eyes, good Academytiming" IF it's an aid to getting the call right. Waiting on a safe is just plain bush, though.
It gains you nothing and creates potential for disaster.