1st and 3rd

505 ump · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 17, 2007, 03:27pm

I believe that his play is called "skunk in the outfield"

johnnyg08 · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 17, 2007, 03:42pm

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Originally Posted by 505 ump

I believe that his play is called "skunk in the outfield"

That is what it's called. Thank you! One important thing here as an umpire...would be that if the defense is making a play on the runner (R1) in this situation, if the runner steps backward or not in a path toward 1st or 2nd...we may have an out for failure to maintain a direct path to a base...so in this case...when we're umpiring this type of a play...we have some things to watch for...granted this type of play might be considered to be a little bit "bush" we should know how to handle the play so we're not the ones looking like fools when a team tries to run this play.

TussAgee11 · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 17, 2007, 04:05pm

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Originally Posted by johnnyg08

we may have an out for failure to maintain a direct path to a base...so in this case...when we're umpiring this type of a play...we have some things to watch for...

Might want to freshen up on that rule...

johnnyg08 · #4 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 17, 2007, 04:26pm

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Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Might want to freshen up on that rule...

I've got the rule...thanks...what is wrong about what I've said...if the defense makes a play on him..the runner must maintain his line either to 1st or 2nd base. on the field i'll handle it perfectly. thanks. on the field we're not typing up an explanation to the coach who's standing a foot away waiting for an umpire to articulate an explanation. it's easy for you to sit on your computer and pick apart how people type of their responses...but if you can do it on the field...good for you...that's what makes us good. I continue to brush up everyday...just like any other umpire does w/ the rules...there's not one of you on here who doesn't consult/read the rule book time and time again. (well at least you should)...as said earlier on another thread...the purpose of these MB's is to talk about stuff here so you get it right on the field and can have the tact to explain your call to a coach should he make a reasonable request for an explanation. If we can't explain our calls to coaches who make a reasonable request we have an area marked for opportunity...that's all I'm saying...