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Originally Posted by collint1993
if there isn't going to be a play at the plate, and there could be a play at 2nd or 3rd/1rst or 3rd mine as well help the bu.
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And if the play at 3B ends up having the ball thrown away toward the fence/dugout and you have a close play at home, who's there to make the call?
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Originally Posted by collint1993
One ump can't be in two places at once,
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You're right. But with proper positioning and movement, a base umpire should be able to cover any area he would have primary responsibility for covering. An umpire should be sure that he's not moving to a play until such play is going to be made.
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Originally Posted by collint1993
It may not be correct for high school or higher levels, but I am 18 and I'm not old enough to do those.
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That doesn't mean you shouldn't learn proper mechanics. Learning them now prevents breaking bad habits when you are old enough for the higher-level assignments.
All this said, I completely understand if you're plugging a hole for a partner who is lacking in his mechanics. However, I don't see this being the case in your posts ("I'll normally take the first call and my partner will take the second" and "generally the plate ump will make the call at third"). If your ultimate goal is to work higher-level baseball, then you and your partners should start studying proper mechanics and learn them now. You'll be amazed how efficient your movement will become and easier it will be to umpire your games.