Too Dark?

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Originally Posted by jdmara

As a plate umpire, I rely on the field umpire for assistance in this decision. As the plate, I am watching the ball come towards me and, in most instances, this it easier for me to pick up. The base umpire has the same advantage as the infielders. Therefore, I relay on him to tell me when he believes it is too dark. If I'm in the field, I make sure you have a conference with my PU before it gets too dark and let him know I'll signal to him if it's gets too dark (usually, I place my hand (fingers spread) over my eyes during a break in the action followed by a thumbs down). It happens on occasion but not too often around here since most all fields have lights.

The only other suggestion is to have all the fielders/coaches/fans carry their cell phones and open them to light up the field. But I don't know if that would work very well.

-Josh

Unfortunately, I was doing this game solo.....

As I indicated, I was having no problem picking up the ball and it didn't appear that the fielders were either. Of course, once the parent planted the idea in their head you could hear them say they couldn't see the ball. But there was no physical indication whenever they needed to make a play on the ball.