How long to wait to make call

[PeteBooth]

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QUOTE=tibear]Just had a base evaluation and everything was fine except was told that I make my obvious out call to fast.

Generally speaking if a runner is obviously thrown out at first I wait until the runner clears the base and then take a three or four seconds to then make the out call.

The evaluator wants me to wait until the BR is walking into the dugout before making the call. His rational is that if you wait 10 to 15 seconds on these calls then you will automatically wait the required 3 or 4 seconds on bang-bang plays.

I didn't say anything but to me waiting 15 seconds to make a call is simply stupid. It would be better if I didn't make any call then to stand there on the field and make the out call when the next batter steps into the batters box.

Comments?

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B1 is taught to run out EVERTHING meaning run through the bag even if it's routione. Thereore, I have been taught to allow B1 that 'courtesy" and not signal anything until B1 clears the bag. He knows he's out but he should still run through the bag "just in case"

On bangers yes you wait approx 4 -5 seconds to make certain the ball isn't dropped etc.

Pete Booth