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Originally Posted by SouthGARef
http://www.bullochheadlinenews.com/i...y baseball.wmv
I want to discuss the play at the 1:45 mark. But first, a little background.
This was my first Varsity game, and a rivalry--these two teams are always the top two in their region from what I've heard. I thought I did a pretty good job behind the plate. If you veterans see anything on the clip (granted they don't highlight the umpires) that you pick up that I do that is incorrect, let me know.
My base umpire had strained his calf earlier in the game so I was taking everything at third except for steals. So on the play in question, I was cheating towards third. Once I realized we were about to have a play at the plate, I busted my chops and got as close as I could.
Well, close wasn't good enough. As you can tell when the play happens, I'm not even in the screen until I make my call (I came to a complete stop when I realized the tag was eminent). Having to cover third had me in what I feel was a terrible position.
My question for you guys is, if I hadn't had to cover third as much, where do you feel proper positioning would have been on the play? I think right behind home plate would have left me a pretty good angle to tell if there was indeed a tag, and if the tag was before the runner scored.
The camera angle is not great, I know. But after further review, I believe the runner was probably out.
Discuss amongst yourselves, and thanks.
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No need to add to what others have already said other than:
I know you want to "cheat" at third to aid your partner but if there is a pretty good chance that there could be a close play at the plate, then your partner is going to have to take those calls the best he can. He was in "C" so it should not have been that difficult.
In your play you ended up in good position because of where the throw was (F2 having to make a swipe tag), however, if the throw had been towards the right side (first base side) of the plate and the player slid into home you would have been out of position and not had a very good angle of the play because you were cheating towards third.
Your prime responsibility even if your partner is "hurting" is home plate, therefore, in the future if there is any play that could be imminent concerning home plate simply tell your partner he is on his own. Your partner if "ailing" is the one who should be "cheating" not you.
Also, if you new about the injury at pre-game perhaps your partner should have the dish since he couldn't move to cover the base responsibilities.
My second point is:
Who taped this game?
IMO, this is an excellent way to evaluate umpires if your association is the one who taped it or
Is this game on some local cable channel and you get a copy
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