3-man mechanics

blueump · #1 (**permalink**) Thu May 04, 2006, 01:38pm

Okay, I admit, I haven't worked a 3-man system in many years. If fact, the last time I think I did, I was pretty green. Now years later, I'm in a situation where I have to work a 3 man system on Saturday. To better prepare myself, I've done some internet searches for a refresher on the basic mechanics.

Most of it seems pretty logical, but I've never before noticed that the "inside' official stays behind the infielders.

Is this something new? Something wrong (the information I got may be bad)? Or did I just miss it "back in the day?"

LMan · #2 (**permalink**) Thu May 04, 2006, 01:44pm

Noticed where? That's a new one to me!

Inside umpire is in "F" "E" or "C" ..... those positions are in front (unless the infield is drawn in, of course).

blueump · #3 (**permalink**) Thu May 04, 2006, 01:52pm

This is where I found it:

http://www.cactusumpires.com/pdf/3-umpire-handout.pdf

Maybe this is softball????

LMan · #4 (**permalink**) Thu May 04, 2006, 02:17pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueump

This is where I found it:

http://www.cactusumpires.com/pdf/3-umpire-handout.pdf

Maybe this is softball????

Yep....the 'responsibilities for runners leaving before the pitch is released' section gives that away

Justme · #5 (**permalink**) Thu May 04, 2006, 03:12pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueump

Okay, I admit, I haven't worked a 3-man system in many years. If fact, the last time I think I did, I was pretty green. Now years later, I'm in a situation where I have to work a 3 man system on Saturday. To better prepare myself, I've done some internet searches for a refresher on the basic mechanics.

Most of it seems pretty logical, but I've never before noticed that the "inside' official stays behind the infielders.

Is this something new? Something wrong (the information I got may be bad)? Or did I just miss it "back in the day?"

If you're working softball then you've found the correct information.

It's not baseball mechanics.

BigUmp56 · #6 (**permalink**) Thu May 04, 2006, 03:12pm

Try this link, Blue.

http://www.nhbua.org/assets/pdf/NHBU...anics_2005.pdf -

Tim.

Justme · #7 (**permalink**) Thu May 04, 2006, 03:14pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Try this link, Blue.

http://www.nhbua.org/assets/pdf/NHBU...anics_2005.pdf -

Tim.

Try this one also:

http://www.ihsa.org/education/index.htm

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