balk on the 45 degree lhp

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

In threeman, as in the OP, U1 has an excellent view of this balk, in my opinion, better than PU.

The BU would have an ok view. The PU is looking at it straight on and, therefore, has the best view...that is why the CCA manual has the PU calling step balks.

[Kevin Finnerty]

PU has the best view of progress toward first, and BU has the best view of this call, which involves progress toward the plate.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

The BU would have an ok view. The PU is looking at it straight on and, therefore, has the best view...that is why the CCA manual has the PU calling step balks.

Nonsense. that's like saying the first base coach has the best view of the outside corner...same angle.

U1 is looking straight at the front of the leg and can see better than anyone other than BU coach at third whether or not a LHP is stepping more to one side or the other. Simple geometry.

The folks at CCA, God bless them, are not perfect.

[socalblue1]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Nonsense. U1 is looking straight at the leg and can see better than anyone other than BU coach at third whether or not a LHP is stepping more to one side or the other. Simple geometry.

The folks at CCA, God bless them, are not perfect.

I agree. Either can call both though PU has the best angle for distance, BU for direction.