Play at plate video

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by chuckfan1

http://www.youtube.com/v/WEp7JBcDwQE

Play at the plate. Though the video doesnt show the actual attempted play, it appears F2 never had control of the ball, and the call was made to quick. In addition, as the rundown is happening, PU should have taken off his mask, and be ready for any potential play. Instead he reacts as the ball is coming home. He looks frozen there, til the play is headed his way. Later as he is talking to the coach, his partner probably should have come down sooner, been about 10 feet away listening in, in case anything is said, he can verify.

Good point that the PU should have had his mask off much sooner. He should have also removed his sunglasses during the post play chat with the OC.

Originally Posted by cookie

Should the BU - if he had an excellent view of the dropped ball - have jumped right in soon after the out call to point out to his partner that the ball was dropped (even if as it appears the PU is not requesting his help)? It seems that it would have saved a lot of trouble, plus have gotten the call right.

If the BU had more information regarding the play he should not jump right in immediately after the call. The BU could have positioned himself where eye contact could be made with the PU indicating that further information was available. It’s the PU who would decide whether or not to seek help. Had the BU seen the ball on the ground and the PU requested help on the play, the results could have been different.

After the PU ejected the coach he should not have approached the coach again. This made the PU look like the aggressor. When a person is ejected, they’re dead. Do not talk to dead people.

When the BU finally became involved he started off well by getting the coach away from the PU. When the coach turned and began exiting the field, the BU should have come to a halt instead of stalking the coach as he left.