Horrible Mechanics

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Originally Posted by GA Umpire

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.

Could you imagine the s**thouse situation we would of had if I decided to deviate from the mechanics we discussed during the pregame and made a force out call at 3B on catch. Situations like this are the exact reason a thorough pre-game is necessary. In this situation, no verbal or signal for a catch, I stay in the library. Brush up on your mechanics and discuss situations such as this during pregame.