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Originally Posted by PFISTO
Gentelman,
I realize that I didn't include all the facts as perhaps I should have. In reguards to my question I was referring to only one runner stealing not multipile options for the fielders. And you should also note that I did not ask what was the BEST OR CORRECT way to make these calls I asked how you do it so I would take all the info and filter it as I wanted to use it. So please lets not start splitting hairs here. If someone makes a post that you perhaps you don't agree with so what, state your thoughts and move on. BASEBALL BASEBALL BASEBALL thats all.
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That's fine and dandy;however, through the years it is a frustration with how much "bad" information is posted. Often times with no rebuttal and a young umpire might read that and think its a good answer.
Posting information is good; however, it helps to look at who is posting and their track record.
There is not a correct way; I would suggest that you practice both methods and see what works for you.
I found that I follow the ball to the glove and my eyes to the base on the plays at first. Works great and my calls have actually gotten more consistent. (not that they were bad to start with)
But I've seen very good BU who call it the other way also.
As Carl has noted, the biggest problem with young umpires is that they don't call enought outs at first on the close plays.
Take that for what its worth, but it goes a long way ...
Best of luck
Thanks
David