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Beckon or Point (to commence play)??
I was just curious I've seen umpires either:
Point to the pitcher to commence play or Beckon to the pitcher. Which mechanic do you use and are there league/association specific rules regarding either/or?? |
point
A crisp point and a clear "PLAY"
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are there actually people out there that TEACH people to "beckon" to start play????
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Beckoning looks wussy. Whatever FED genius came up with that monstrosity of a signal should be castrated.
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Tell that to MLB #36. He still beckons ;)
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So, whats the 'point'?
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The old FED mechanic was to beckon. Finally in 2007, the FED came up to speed. Personally, I never beckoned in over 25 years - I always point.
That's the point to it all! |
I have always pointed.
Peace |
always point
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Hey all,
Point. LomUmp:cool: |
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a Little OT
I was doing a Little League FP game and F1 whipped a pitch before I pointed. I immediately called NO PITCH and then informed her to wait until I gave her the finger to start an inning. The parents were rolling.:D |
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just curious guys, i hold up my hand, point, and say loud enough for batter and catcher too here, say play, if the pitcher starts before i am ready, i step out, call no pitch, and explain it quickly and quitely too him. the next few times i say ''play'' a little louder until i think he has "the system" figured out.
steve |
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Do you "put the ball back in play" (whether you Beckon or point) after EVERY stoppage of play. Example: We have R1, B1 Fouls off pitch after pitch etc. Do you put the ball back into play ater each foul ball? IMO, this is extremely important because the BU "could be left out to dry" if the PU doesn't put the ball back into play and then F1 picks off R1. In Summary: To start the game the point is moot as to whether you "beckon F1" or point The real issue is to make certain that the ball is put back into play whenever we have a stoppage otherwise Holy H*** can break loose. Pete Booth |
Always point and yes after every stoppage.
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for your followup-- do most "raft" wearers beckon or point?? |
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