Selling the call, by NOT selling the call.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

Why would anyone be encouraged to head foul in 3-man?

Going to foul territory is not only common in many movements for the first base umpire, but it is almost necessary when rotating home. Of course there can be some variations in mechanics sets, but for the most part that is where the first base umpire can move freely without running into another umpire or player.

Peace

[jkumpire]

IMO try to make every call routine, and you sell half the crowd your right.

I also get in the habit on close safe calls to not vocalize the call unless i have need to do so. A quiet safe and a voice loud enough for the 1B, BR and 1B coach can sell the call wonderfully.

sometimes you have to sell it with a loud voice and demonstrative signal, and sometimes a "soft answer turns away anger."

[Rich]

Originally Posted by socalblue1

No runners, U3 would be moving toward the working area on the ground ball. PU still trails & U1 could slide into foul territory on this without worry about potential plays at 2B or 3B on an overthrow.

Could slide....but this doesn't equate to being "encouraged" to make a call from there.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by 3appleshigh

I think it is odd that you all just assume 2 man mechanics, in 3 man he is most likely encoraged to head to foul on this play. Mostly this assumtion is shocking since y'all love to jump on people who make assumtions.

A better question is why wouldn't we assume 2 man mechanics unless otherwise stated. The general rule is that we are discussing 2 man mechanics, and when that changes, we point it out.

I guess I'm just jumping on you for your false assumption!