Quote:
Originally posted by DownTownTonyBrown
You did it exactly right. Your partner is having a brain fart. He should be trailing the Batter-Runner towards 1st for that very call... and he should be doing it with every batter unless there is a potential play coming to 3rd or home. The PU is surely in the best position to see if F3 pulls off the base towards you to make the catch. If the throw is errant to one side or the other, or up, you should have the best look and can sell the call without his aid.
It is absolutely an imperative mechanic for 2-man. And as such it may not always get discussed in your pre-game... BUT IT SHOULD. I'll bet it does get discussed in your next pre-game.
For your situation the PU should have been half way to 3rd for R2's advance but he is still in great position to see a pulled foot.
Good job! Stick to your guns and discuss it in your pre-game. 
|
This is not what is taught by the professional schools. The pro mechanics have the base umpire responsible for both the play at first and any subsequent play at third base.
While many umpires pregame having the PU taking the "backdoor" play at third base, keep in mind that this is not what is taught at the highest levels.
Rich