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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Point one, no one said you couldn't voice your opinion. I just simply voiced mine of what I thought of yours.
Point two, there is no issue with STEPPING toward 1B while watching the play at 2B. Again, you are making an excuse for what you consider a poor mechanic that thousands routinely execute with no problem. And if you missed a dropped ball at 2B, YOU did not properly execute the mechanic of which you are speaking since that mechanic teaches the umpire to stay with the ball. The only way you miss a dropped ball is by failing to stay with the ball. I submit your issue isn't the mechanic.
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Stepping towards 1B isn't so much the problem. It's when an umpire turns his/her body away from the ball and towards 1B prematurely. Now, the umpire is looking over their shoulder and may lose the focus on the play. This is not something that was emphasized at the NUS.
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Dave
I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!
Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!
I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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