2 Mechanics Questions

[mrm21711]

1) On uncaught third strikes, what is the proper mechanic? What does Evans teach?

2) Are pro schools still teaching the pivot when coming into the infield from the "A" position? If so, what is the proper footwork? If not, what is being taught and what is the proper footwork for that?

Thanks!

[socalblue1]

1. Hammer the strike, followed by safe sign & verbal "No catch".

2. Pivot is still taught

[MrUmpire]

To avoid confusion with strike/out hammer, I believe PBUC teaches to point the strike, then signal safe and verbalize "no catch". Hammer the out if a tag is made.

[JRutledge]

Is there a proper mechanic, or just opinions about that that mechanic is? I have never heard of a universal mechanic because so many umpires do different things.

Peace

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Is there a proper mechanic, or just opinions about that that mechanic is? I have never heard of a universal mechanic because so many umpires do different things.

Peace

If you require "proper" to equal "universal" there are very few proper mechanics. Socalblue1 described what is taught at proschool and I described the variation taught at PBUC. Both are proper.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

If you require "proper" to equal "universal" there are very few proper mechanics. Socalblue1 described what is taught at proschool and I described the variation taught at PBUC. Both are proper.

What is acceptable at the pros is not always considered proper at other levels. That is really the case when you do not work pro ball and I am sure most here do not work pro ball.

Peace

[socalblue1]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

To avoid confusion with strike/out hammer, I believe PBUC teaches to point the strike, then signal safe and verbalize "no catch". Hammer the out if a tag is made.

Ah, but asked about Evans specifically ....

I agree though, the point is a better mechanic in this case.