Whoa was I out of position...

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by PWL

Are you still moving when the ball gets there? I know for a fact that it is hard to get that far and be set to make a call.

No. See above post.

[TCump84]

I would like to say, for the Benefit of the board, I attended umpire school this year, and also was sent to PBUC. We were taught to move towards third when the runner takes off by checking over our right shoulder, gain the most distance and best angle possible, and then if the ball is put in play react accordingly to the batted ball. Hope this helps.

[Carbide Keyman]

Originally Posted by TCump84

I would like to say, for the Benefit of the board, I attended umpire school this year, and also was sent to PBUC. We were taught to move towards third when the runner takes off by checking over our right shoulder, gain the most distance and best angle possible, and then if the ball is put in play react accordingly to the batted ball. Hope this helps.

Thank you, TC

[bobbybanaduck]

tc, which school did you go to and what league were you in this year? adding to his school and pbuc post, the evaluator's will mark a guy down for not moving before the ball reaches the catcher. that point should clear up the "begin his reaction / moving to position" argument.

[SanDiegoSteve]

I guess I'll change then. Hope I can get that check swing call right while moving.

[Tim C]

Please don't try to make this brain surgery.

There is actually no problem is seeing these type things.

You have been clear in previous posts that you believe an umpire from "C" can make the checked swing call. . . there is nothing different here.

I BET you already moved . . . and just didn't "feel" it.

Tee

[SanDiegoSteve]

In the original post, TussAgee11 said entitled this thread, "Whoa was I out of position." I think there is a distinction between perhaps moving a bit toward the play, and actually taking off with the runner. I have taken a false step or two toward 3rd, but able to recover for a snap throw to another base because I did not overcommit to 3rd, which is the natural tendency.

[Dave Hensley]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

In the original post, TussAgee11 said entitled this thread, "Whoa was I out of position." I think there is a distinction between perhaps moving a bit toward the play, and actually taking off with the runner. I have taken a false step or two toward 3rd, but able to recover for a snap throw to another base because I did not overcommit to 3rd, which is the natural tendency.

Second time you've said it, so I have to ask - what is a "false" step?

[Rich]

If there's an R1 along with the R2, my first two or three steps are FORWARD. Once the throw is made, I either adjust towards third or adjust towards second.

99% of the time the ball goes to third.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by TCump84

I would like to say, for the Benefit of the board, I attended umpire school this year, and also was sent to PBUC. We were taught to move towards third when the runner takes off by checking over our right shoulder, gain the most distance and best angle possible, and then if the ball is put in play react accordingly to the batted ball. Hope this helps.

To most of us, this isn't a surprise, but thank you for validating the proper mechanic.