2 Man Mechanics FED...

[jicecone]

When I first began umpiring that was the method taught also, in my area. Very few officials attended schools, mechanics were left up to you to learn and when you arrived at the field, what worked for you and your partner, was proper for that game.

Somehow it always worked out good for me because I was very mobile and it seemed that after several times working with a partner that just seemed to ignore third base, I figured I would be there and not have to take the heat for either of NOT being there. Never, was there a play at home that was not covered. If the BU could handle the 2 bases, I most certainly could. just as easily. The coverage was always there.

I have sinced worked in many other locations and seen it handled one way or the other and adjusted accordingly. Sometimes you work with someone that says they are going to do this and that and when the play develops, BAM they are out of position and it is your responsibility to cover, so that BOTH of you look good. Thats when you have to forget about mechanics, protocol, the forum and every manual written and get things covered.

Do as your organization requires, but always expect the unexpected.

[johnnyg08]

Yes, many groups simply want the play covered with no team of umpires making a call on the same play. IMO, if you pregame and cover the play a certain way...you cover it, you throw the manual out the window...when in doubt, the default is the manual.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

Yes, many groups simply want the play covered with no team of umpires making a call on the same play. IMO, if you pregame and cover the play a certain way...you cover it, you throw the manual out the window...when in doubt, the default is the manual.

So true, it sure is nice though, when you work with a partner that understands the same mechanics from the same manual you know.

[johnnyg08]

Yes, indeed. It does help in the pre game that's for sure. Helps even more in the game.