Run Down Mechanics

[David B]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Sorry, Pete. Your alternative provides too many opportunties for missed plays. The correct mechanic takes into account the drawbacks of two man mechanics provides far better coverage off both runners at three bases and home.

At best, your "different alternative" (BTW aren't alternatives "different" by definition"?) is patchwork umpiring.

Its easy to try and dismiss what Pete is saying because of what's is written in the book, but in reality the PU cannot make the call if R3 decides to return to 3rd diving back. Especially if he dives on the foul side of the bag.

Now if there are a couple of throws and PU has time to move into better position, (which is usually the case), but when R3 gets in rundown and on first throw back to F2 heads back to 3rd, then I've seen this play missed many times by the PU.

We've discussed this many times with different opinions, but if I'm PU, I want U2 watching the play at third.

Very unusual to see a quick throw to 2nd on this play,

At least that's the way I've seen it and have covered it with no problems.

thanks
David