Another FED 2 Man Mechanics

[Rich]

Originally Posted by pastordoug

I do understand the thinking behind already "being there" however I still believe that there is more of a probability of something happening around 1st (overthrow, pulled foot, 45 ft line....) which would serve the PU better to be over that way. Isn't the BU first concern with a play at 2nd anyway which means he shouldn't be moving towards 1st?
As for the way "pro" is teaching that mechanic I have not attended a pro camp but haven't seen to many pro games run a 2 man system? But sure appricate the comments.

Pulled feet and swipe throws and other such squirrels are the job of the base umpire who is responsible for the call at first. As the plate umpire, I'll look if I have absolutely nothing to do, but all other responsibilities come first. Period.

Life would be so much easier on umpires who work hard to get into proper position if more umpires would simply say "No, I won't get help. It's my call to make, I saw it, and that's that."