Fair/Foul from position A or D

[2rad4u]

In the original sitch, the Pu and Bu saw it differently...Hmmmm

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by 2rad4u

In the original sitch, the Pu and Bu saw it differently...Hmmmm

Yes, and the PU correctly assumed the blame for the fiasco, because it was not his call to make. The BU had pumped the ball fair, and the PU had no business overruling the call. If the BU made no call, and looked to the PU with that blank stare (signifying having no clue), then the PU could and should make the call for him. But once the BU made the call, that is the call that should stand.

[2rad4u]

But, the point is, they did not see the same thing and I guarantee the PU had a better look.

[SanDiegoSteve]

I think I have a better look at the strike zone from B or C, but I don't change my plate umpire's call when I think he missed one.

If the BU was screened out, he should not have guessed his call. He should have looked to the PU for a call in this case. All I'm saying is that you can't go around overruling your partners' calls. It looks horsesh*t.

[2rad4u]

That's why I get it straight in the pregame, and get it right on the field. I don't care who gets the glory, I just make sure we get the call right.

In the original sitch, if I'm PU, it's mine. Had it been a line drive over the bag, it's the BU's. Pretty simple, and, by the book.

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by 2rad4u

That's why I get it straight in the pregame, and get it right on the field. I don't care who gets the glory, I just make sure we get the call right.

In the original sitch, if I'm PU, it's mine. Had it been a line drive over the bag, it's the BU's. Pretty simple, and, by the book.

Well, no that's not by the book. This is by the book.

U1 coverage:

Fair or foul calls. Rule fair or foul on any batted ball that is played on or comes to rest in front of the front edge of the base down the first-base line with U2 in position A and down the third-base line with U3 in position D. If either U2 or U3 is in the infield, rule fair or foul all the way to the foul pole on the exposed side.


U2 coverage:

Fair or foul calls. Rule fair or foul on ground balls down the first-base line from the front of the bag to the foul pole, especially on balls bounding over the bag, and on fly balls from the bag to the foul pole if in position A.

U3 coverage:


Fair or foul calls. Rule fair or foul on ground balls down the third-base line from the front of the bag to the foul pole, especially on balls bounding over the bag, and on fly balls from the bag to the foul pole if in position D.



Tim.