Peter, Peter, Peter....

[Striker991]

To read what I wrote....

I specifically said in my post, "No one is talking about the mechanics of positioning at the start of the play." Many umpires, as you have stated and I actually agree with, feel starting in positions other than the "norm" are more comfortable and are affective, within reason. I don't think anyone in this thread is disagreeing with that either.

My specific point is purely anticipation DURING a play.

You, your very self said, "As a base umpire, I am fooled by the players about once every three games." If you let the play itself guide you to where you should be, you wouldn't be fooled at all, because you wouldn't be guessing er, sorry...anticipating. And, following correct mechanics, you would be in position to make a good call.

So I guess the umpires out there would have to make their own decision, right? Let's see, what are the choices? Follow Peter's instructions and get fooled once every three games, possibly being in the wrong place, making a bad call, or getting beaned once every three games. Or, following accepted mechanics, NOT anticipating DURING a play, and not getting fooled, because you are letting the play direct your movements.

You make the call...