Steppin on toes

[Rich]

Originally posted by scyguy
although a semi-vet to the nfhs discussion site, these posts were fun to read. I am wondering on the one post about the kid oversliding third, how did the PU see the hand detach from the base but the BU could not? Maybe the view up the line allowed for a better angle. Either way, if I am the BU, I stand by my original call, no appeal, no discussion with PU. If I do allow appeal, coaches will want an appeal on every close play. Don't open this can of worms!!

Ask for help on play at 1st, for example, if in B and not sure of pulled foot, but do it before you make call. After call, sell yourself.

No. Don't do this. Realize that B is just a starting position and that you have legs capable of putting you closer to the play when it happens. Move, get and angle, get your own calls.

I had a play last night. Bases loaded, I'm the PU. Ball hit to the left side in such a way that the only possible play is at first base. Partner BU is in C. Bad throw, swipe tag. Partner points at me from essentially the same position he was in at the time of the pitch.

Tag was so hard on the BR it almost knocked him over. I gave him the help he asked for, but what many ignore is that you shouldn't NEED help in this situation. Get in position, move, get angle, watch the play. Make the call.

--Rich