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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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The only time it is routinely executed is when it is routine. WHen I am PU I watch very closely because this poor mechanic is a goof up waiting to happen. When I am BU, I already know to be careful with this poor mechanic so I dont make that error. ANd yes I have learned by experience what a horrible mechanic this is.
And you are full of it.. the mechanic is to be moving towards 1B with your head turned towards 2B and your hand up in the hammer saying "out" Your body is moving one way, your call is made looking over your shoulder.
If you dont do that, then you admit I am correct. Because that is exactly what is taught. It is impossible to "stay with the ball" with this mechanic.