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Originally posted by WestMichiganBlue
Most umpires state emphatically that all tag calls at home plate belong to the BU, even after having a call at 3B. The FED mechanics (and I assume all) are very specific about the path the PU takes to 3B and the return path to take a runner home.
I am not sure of that. If I (BU) am at 3B for a call (say runner stole 2B and went to 3B on a throw into the outfield), and the ball gets past F5 then I am in trouble. I may have a 12' head start, but I am not going to beat that 16 year old to home plate. Thus I will be chasing the play - not a position any umpire wants to be in.
My partner and I work such that if BU goes to 3B, then BU comes to pitcher's plate. From there he is in a much better position to go to home should the ball get away at 3B.
What say you?
WMB
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Your opening statement is a typo, right?
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Most umpires state emphatically that all tag calls at home plate belong to the BU, even after having a call at 3B."
By you {PU}being 12 to 15 feet ahead, you are still going to be
in position to make the call. That is why when you left for
the coverage, you get inside if indeed there is a play and
should ball get away then you are out of the way and should
have good angle and be close enough for the call.
JMO
glen