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Old Tue Mar 18, 2003, 10:45pm
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Originally posted by timharris
hello,
r1 on 1st base and r2 on 2nd base; when defensive coach calls time and goes too the mound; after the conference; r1 goes to 2nd base and r2 goes too first.what is the proper call for this? is this and appeal play? are do i call a dead ball and call both runners out?

thanks
tim

[Edited by timharris on Mar 18th, 2003 at 09:04 PM]
Speaking ASA

Well, with R1 on 2B and R2 on 1B. After a defensive conference, they switch bases. If the umpire notices, s/he might want to engage in a little preventive umpiring by asking the base coach if the runners are on the right base.

If the coach says yes (DMC-dumb move coach), or, as the umpire, you don't realize it until play has resumed or about to resume. At that point, you call time, rule both of them out and eject the manager/head coach for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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