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Originally posted by rex:
The man has spoken; it's covered in the pre-game.
I've always just said BU takes the CONE and PU takes the BOX.
If my partner freezes on that statement at pre-game. I will explain the Cone/Box/ Ball drifting to the lines etc. etc.
Quick question. If BU is not sure of a swipe tag on the way to first, should he go to PU with a no call? A, I got nothing? I've always wondered about the mechanics on that.
rex
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If B1 is the only runner, it's the same as a rundown. Since the B-R is past the 45-foot line (I'm old fashioned) and is running
toward first, it's the field umpire's call. If he's blocked or unsure, the proper mechanics are really easly.
Point to the UIC and yell: "Did he get him?"
The UIC will say "Yes," in which case YOU signal out. The UIC will say "No," in which case YOU signal safe.
And--- If the UIC says "Beats the hell outta me," you will yell and signal "Safe" since you didn't see a tag.
So say da man! (grin)
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Papa C
Editor, eUmpire