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Originally Posted by Bassman
I was just curious I've seen umpires either:
Point to the pitcher to commence play
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Beckon to the pitcher.
Which mechanic do you use and are there league/association specific rules regarding either/or?? |
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IMO, the more important issues is this:
Do you "put the ball back in play" (whether you Beckon or point) after EVERY stoppage of play.
Example:
We have R1,
B1 Fouls off pitch after pitch etc.
Do you put the ball back into play ater each foul ball?
IMO, this is extremely important because the BU "could be left out to dry" if the PU doesn't put the ball back into play and then F1 picks off R1.
In Summary: To start the game the point is moot as to whether you "beckon F1" or point
The real issue is to make certain that the ball is put back into play whenever we have a stoppage otherwise Holy H*** can break loose.
Pete Booth