whats the "default" call

[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by t2nyval

Little League (8-10 yrs). 1 Umpire game, me behind the plate. 2 outs R2 Shot to RF, R2 rounds 3rd, BR going to 2nd. I move toward 2B for the call. Close tag, (does he still have the ball) He has the ball, 3rd out, as I turn to check R2 who is past home. I didnt see if he scored before or after the out was made. His team says he made it, the other says he didnt. I didnt see either way. What call do I make?? Did he score or not?

You said LL (8-10) so we are talking about a 60 ft. diamond. When working solo position yourself in what is termed "the working area" which is around the pitcher's mound.

From there especially on a 60 ft diamond, 200 ft. fence you can see pretty well.

If you have time try and glance back. If you don't then I'd score the run. The bases are only 60 ft. so there's a good chance that r2 scored before the tag.

You are solo so the coaches should not get that upset. There's probably a reason you are solo (you said LL so it's common and probably cause for a different thread altogether). You can't cover everything when solo.

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