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2-Man crew loophole?
With R1 and R3, B1 hits a foul fly on firstbase side off into foul ball territory. With a lot of foul territory, the flyball carries first baseman way over by fence. My question: On a tag situation, I found myself on 3B line extended way over by dugout checking the catch/no catch on the foul ball. It then dawned on me that the runner could have advanced at third without me checking tag. Is this my responbility or BU responsibility.
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As PU you "straddle the difference" meaning you do not TOTALLY Commit either way. You line yourself up to see the catch /no-catch and also keep an eye on R3 This type play is a major problem when umpiring on fileds that have so called "imaginary lines" to define LBT/DBT. When you umpire on fields that are not lined properly etc. benefit to the defense. Outs are our friends. Pete Booth |
Catch-No Catch has the priority over runners tagging up.
A good U1 will know that UIC will have difficulty with the tag-up and help out by checking on R3 (while maintaining his responsibility for R1) |
Catch-No Catch has the priority over runners tagging up.
A good U1 will know that UIC will have difficulty with the tag-up and help out by checking on R3 (while maintaining his responsibility for R1) |
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Here's my take Since BU is in B there's no way for him to line up to see both the catch and R3s tag. You actually have the best angle since you are at a 90 deg. to ball and R3, BU is 180 deg. You just have to turn your head to pick up R3 after the catch, BU has to turn entire body. The bigger concern to me is getting back to the plate to make an informed call if there's a play at home. |
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I'm still close enough to get into position for a play at the plate and I'm not in the way of the throw. |
Jim teaches, "As far as the play will allow!"
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IMO, there is nothing like communication during these type plays. Using Bob's eample below, if by chance you didn't discuss this in pre-game communicate with your partner during the play. Example: R1 ONLY and is in a pcikle between 1st and second. Rather than have your partner the BU work hard, you as PU simply head towards first and when you get there COMMUNICATE this with your partner. I am not advocating having no PRE-game etc. but in the event something was not covered, then Communicate with your partner. Pete Booth |
I know a coach/ump, that has taught his kids, with a runner on 2nd to bunt on the first baseline, real close, also on the pitch r2 is stealing, they hit the cutout at third base and turn for home there, missing third by 3-4 feet, and easily scoring even if they get the BR @ 1st. His theory is there is no one there to see the touch/no touch of third. Very sneeky, obnoxious and a poor sport, but I gotta give him credit on using the two man to his advantage. This kind of Coach is bad for the game though.
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