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Originally Posted by aschramm
Working with Fed, 2-man mechanics, as the BU, do you walk down to the plate between innings to converse with the PU, unless it was about a situation in a previous inning?
When I first started this spring, not knowing any better I'd just walk down the line between innings to chat with the PU, but was then told by our association president it doesn't look good, and I haven't since. And I don't really mind just waiting out in short right field for the next half-inning, but was just wondering what others do, and what their reason is.
I briefly looked through the umpires manual tonight, but couldn't find anything.
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You have to listen to every bit of advice you get as you umpire...rookie or solid veteran..digest and decide what to do from there..
This is a case where it is a good idea to never, I repeat, never go have a talk with your PU unless you are not communicating well, and you are called in by the PU to discuss mechanics (possibly not covered in a pregame, or a fluke play that you need to get on the same page)
Stay out in short right field...hands on hips, behind the back..whatever...just have an aura of confidence without being cocky..
It gives the impression that both of you know your shinola and are in total control of the game...