Is it me...

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

And Dan, in the kiddieball world, it is sometimes wise for the umpire to stand his ground so the catcher doesn't back up all the way to the fence.

This is true. When I have a catcher who likes to park way behind the plate, virtually screwing up my view of the pitch, I move up to where I want to stand while he is throwing the ball back to the pitcher. He will usually back right into me, and then figures out that I'm not moving, and then moves up to where his coach should have told him to squat in the first place.

[LLPA13UmpDan]

If you look at the picture, the catcher is where is he supposed to be, the umpire is about 2 feet inside the catchers box. Normally im about on the inside edge of the line, not much further foward.

[mrm21711]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

If you look at the picture, the catcher is where is he supposed to be, the umpire is about 2 feet inside the catchers box. Normally im about on the inside edge of the line, not much further foward.

I personally enjoy seeing pictures of you at work. I say keep em coming!

[RPatrino]

Besides, catchers make great hand warmers in this cooler weather.

[LLPA13UmpDan]

Originally Posted by mrm21711

I personally enjoy seeing pictures of you at work. I say keep em coming!

That is not me....

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

If you look at the picture, the catcher is where is he supposed to be, the umpire is about 2 feet inside the catchers box. Normally im about on the inside edge of the line, not much further foward.

What if the catcher likes to sit close to the plate? Do you still stand way back there? That's fine if you are working the GD stance, but not too good for any other stances.

The umpire should stand wherever he wants to. The catcher can adjust from there.