D3K Mechanic

[SanDiegoSteve]

The non-umpire stuff is far more entertaining and interesting than this all-too-often asked question. There are several recent threads devoted to this subject.

And that's all I have to say about that.

[ManInBlue]

I tend to agree with Tuss. I'm not sure that it's taught, but it seems like a good mechanic. I have even gone to the point (once) of saying "that's a catch" when K3 (swinging) was close to the dirt.

What I have been told is to answer any question before it can be asked. If everyone at the field doesn't know the answer, then answer the question - in this case signal "no catch" and verbalize it just to be sure.

[Publius]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

The non-umpire stuff is far more entertaining and interesting than this all-too-often asked question.

I don't visit every day, and when I'm away for awhile, upon my return the first threads I seek are those with a little padlock next to them. Of course, the deleted posts are usually the best; I never know what I've missed sometimes.

I've never spent a dime on officiating.com's offerings, but I'd buy a copy of "Deleted Baseball Posts: The Best of the Official Forum".

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Publius

I don't visit every day, and when I'm away for awhile, upon my return the first threads I seek are those with a little padlock next to them. Of course, the deleted posts are usually the best; I never know what I've missed sometimes.

I've never spent a dime on officiating.com's offerings, but I'd buy a copy of "Deleted Baseball Posts: The Best of the Official Forum".

You have to get up pretty early in the morning to catch the deleted stuff.