Straight-Lined

[David B]

Just watching ESPN this morning and see perfect example of not moving and getting straight lined even from the MLB guys.

Royals game and Windlestadt is U3 and on run down he gets out of position to see the tag. But to his credit, after coach argues he asks for help and makes the right call.

It is so easy to get straight-lined especially on plays that take the umpire by surprise as this was on a pick off play; however, it's good to see and learn.

Just thought i'd mention. I'm sure you can watch on MLB.com later today.

Thanks
David

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[mbyron]

He wasn't straight-lined. He took his eyes off the fielder for a moment and thought the tag was an empty glove tag. Davidson corrected this judgment.

[dileonardoja]

Originally Posted by mbyron

He wasn't straight-lined. He took his eyes off the fielder for a moment and thought the tag was an empty glove tag. Davidson corrected this judgment.

Can't understand it really. He sees F5 catch the ball in his glove and apply the tag. Whats the problem. And he is out of position to see the actual tag. When you watch at full speed it happens quickly and I looks like he just thinks R2 got around the tag.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by dileonardoja

Can't understand it really. He sees F5 catch the ball in his glove and apply the tag. Whats the problem. And he is out of position to see the actual tag. When you watch at full speed it happens quickly and I looks like he just thinks R2 got around the tag.

What is it exactly you can't understand? People make mistakes or that they actually got the call right but, it wasn't pretty.

[TussAgee11]

Does anyone have a 4 man mechanics book and can look up run-down positioning, responsibility?

I'm guessing this play should be taken from about where he was and U2 and U3 split with U3 on outside and U2 on inside - and not from the 3rd bases coaches box.

[ozzy6900]

Now do you see why us older farts say "Get your facts before you make your call". If you need help get it first.... one play - one call.

Go ahead and argue about it all you want but making a call then getting help looks like $hit!

[dileonardoja]

Originally Posted by jicecone

What is it exactly you can't understand? People make mistakes or that they actually got the call right but, it wasn't pretty.

I can't understand How he could think the ball wasn't in the glove when the tag was made