whats the "default" call

[GarthB]

When working solo a good rule to abide by is to never allow a runner get between you and the third baseline. On this play, one should move up the third base line in foul territory, get the angle needed, set and make the call at second. If the runner comes by first you can see out of the corner of your eye his status at home. If he does not, he didn't score.

Is this perfect? No. If they want better coverage they can hire a second umpire. But it is a better mechanic than getting into fair territory and either chasing a runner home or having a play occur, as this one did, behind your back.


The "working area" around the mound is great for keeping up with a batter/runner on a bases empty hit, but it is just terrible when runners are already on base.