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Again, in my post, the VETERAN UMP said the state association wanted a call, either verbal or physical, on each play! Last edited by Uncle George; Tue Aug 29, 2006 at 08:29am. |
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I don’t know how much experience you have or what levels of ball you work, but let me offer some food for thought; 1) A veteran umpire in my association, when starting in the ‘A’ position, takes every play at first base in foul territory. 2) Another veteran umpire I know, when working the plate, insists on taking the batter-runner into second base if the ball is overthrown at first. That is, no runners on, ground ball batted to F6 who throws wild to F3 covering first base. This veteran insists that BU stay with the ball (to rule on in play/out of play) while PU hustles into the infield to rule on possible plays on BR. I could go on and on.... Moral of the story- veteran doesn’t necessarily mean good or right. |
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As the PU I don't have to get to second. I just have to get in position to make a call. The BU has to decide whether he has time to get in front of the BR -- if not, he has to wait and then chase him to second. I just find it easier to let the PU slide over to second and the BU can follow the ball. The BU doesn't have to actually get to the fence 99% of the time. I'll do it the taught way taught, though I don't see anything wrong with this. |
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I say No, you don't... For example, on a base hit to the outfield, BU always turns his back to the ball. What's the difference? |
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It's not exactly Belly To The Ball, but it's not the idiotic pivot we were required to do for so long, either. |
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I'm not a troll, (whatever that means)! Just another 15+ year ump of high school and legion ball doing what he likes to do. No where in the thread did I say you had to agree with me. The ultimate end is getting the call right. So what if I soft sell the call and the coach comes out. He's going to get the same response from me, the ball beat the runner or the runner beat the ball, tag or no tag! It's that simple. Personally, umps who do some "show boating" are telling the people in attendance, look at me, I'm dah man in charge! I don't think the rule book says anyting about "show business" does it? Didn't think so! On the field, we're partners and I'll do my best, you do your best. If you need me, you call, if I need you, same thing. And if I'm ever working with you and you want to do the "acting thing", go right ahead, but don't look to me for an Emmy! All you'll get is "it's been nice working with you!
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