Horrible Mechanics

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

When the ball is hit, PU busts it to the library to read the play. IF the ball is caught, AND the runner tags, AND there is a play on him at 3rd (fielder with the ball + the runner), then get to the cutout. If the ball is not caught, go back home. If there is no play, go back home. PU does not have the force or any other play on the bases.

So, as the F8 drops the ball, PU turns around and goes to HP. Then, the throw from F8 is off line and creates a TAG situation. PU could have been there on a very close FORCE play and take the TAG play. Instead, he chose to go to HP and just watch the entire play.

Maybe this is just a timing issue which is better to see how it all unfolded rather than talking about it. B/c I envision F8 about to catch it and the runners should be tagging with PU in position just in case he comes to 3B. Then, with the PU in position, F8 drops it. Why would the PU now go to HP when he is in great position for any call at 3B especially if F8 elects to go to 2B and turning the play at 3B into a TAG play? And, once the play concludes at 3B, he goes to HP for any play if the ball gets away. Just like he would on a TAG play.