1st Base Umpire kneels and gets straight lined

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

isn't that somewhat risky in a two man system? a throw in the dirt or anything weird could get you to 2B late...I could see locking like that in a three man...even though I personally wouldn't do it...couldn't a "hands on, knees set" or HOKS be just as effective at your knee and still not have you be the sitting duck?? thoughts?

In 25 years of 2 man work, I haven't missed a play. Now if you think about it, a PU using the scissors has to get out just as fast as a BU has to move. Remember, the lock comes at the last minute. If I read a problem with the fielder making the throw, I remain in an upright stance. If on the rare occasion the throw is bad, I make sure the runner is clear and angle in just like you youngen's learned in school!