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[johnnyg08]

does anybody have a mechanics reference that tells umpires that are in B or C to go out in NCAA?

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

does anybody have a mechanics reference that tells umpires that are in B or C to go out in NCAA?

Certainly. It's called the CCA Baseball Umpires Manual. It illustrates and directs when the inside umpire goes out.

To quote one such direction. Title:

Runner on first. Fly ball to left-center field. U3 Goes out

Action on fireld. Deep fly ball to left-center field, no catch. U3 goes out, R1 advances towards third base, drawing a throw there. Batter/runner advances toward second base.


Umpire responsibilities: U3 moves to the outfield to view the no catch. U1 immediately enters the infiedl and has all plays at f8rst and second base. UIC reads R1 and rotates to third base if R1 commits to third.

There are at least 13 other similar instances described. Will this do until you get your copy?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

does anybody have a mechanics reference that tells umpires that are in B or C to go out in NCAA?

2006 Book, 3 umpires, Basic Principles:

3. Infield umpires may go out. In some situations, an umpire positioned in teh middle of the diamond may cross the basepaths and head into the outfield for better coverage.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

2006 Book, 3 umpires, Basic Principles:

3. Infield umpires may go out. In some situations, an umpire positioned in teh middle of the diamond may cross the basepaths and head into the outfield for better coverage.

Same notation in the 2005 and 2004 editions as well.