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Originally Posted by Skahtboi
NCAA teaches walking the line, and clearly states "not to take more than two steps." A cursory examination of the NFHS book doesn't show any particular mechanic, though it is possible I missed it there.
So...is the every other mechanic you are referring to the small ball mechanic?
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Ideally, you dont make any calls nor should you be observing any play while moving. The only exception I can think of is moving back towards 1B on a double play, so you are likely in some form of movement for the 2B call, but should be set for banger @ 1B.. Ideally, you move to position, come set, observe, make the call. That is in any ball. The only way around walking the line is taking steps so they dont interfere with this. What ends up happening is too many umpires are taking steps during the pitch. That is not correct nor best.