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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
It is impossible to "stay with the ball" with any mechanic unless making the call from across the diamond. No umpire is going to be able to refocus if they are moving their head with the ball.
The only part that I do not teach of the written mechanic is where the umpire is told to move quickly toward 1B.
This mechanic is not that much of a problem. Hasn't been in my 20+ years of softball and doubt it ever will be.
AFA the signal, it is secondary to the continuing play. I don't even think about it until the ball has left the defender's hand toward 1B while I'm waiting for that play to finish. There have been times that the play was turned so quickly, I didn't have time to make any signal, but I can guarantee, everyone heard the "out" call. If there is any possibility of confusion, after the sell on the play at first, I will turn back toward second, point at the base and give the signal.
Sorry you have a problem with it. Might I suggest a good school?
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hey sweetie pie, you cant disregard teaching what is taught at NUS then pretend to support the mechanic.
NOw you must admit: wade is correct, and in fact this mechanic is so bad you cheat ASA and have invented your own mechanic.
At least when I teach, I teach ASA.
You should be ashamed of yourself. Go stand in a corner.