Call game from behind pitcher?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by mcrowder

My main problem working there is that R2's can lead off by several feet, and you'll never see them.

I have had to work solo behind the mound (once for a Varsity game) a couple of times when I was called on my cell at the last minute, with no gear or uniform available. I really don't care what R2 is doing. I will let the ball turn me where I need to look. The best thing to do is just relax and let the ball dictate your next move.

The hardest part of working behind the mound is the fair/foul call, which on screaming liners is sort of a crap shoot. Fair/foul is relatively easy on fly balls, as you can easily get over to either foul line to make the call.

Balls and strikes is a piece of cake; just like watching the game on TV, where we are all experts.

Both times I did the solo mound gig, I got many compliments about the job that I did, as well as expressions of gratitude from the coaches and fans for coming to their rescue. It allowed them to play baseball, instead of having to go home disappointed.