One Man Mechanics

[Charlie B]

I'm a rookie ump who so far has worked Little League only (9-12). Our league is pretty lame about recruiting and training umps, so I'm basically self-taught.

I've been able to learn a lot about 2-man mechanics for 60' and 90' diamonds from various boards and watching the 2-man crews working our local minor league games.

I would guess that in close to half the games I've worked so far, I was either the only ump or had a completely clueless BU who was pulled out of the stands.

In those situations, I basically just tried to anticipate where the plays were going to be and get myself in the best position I could. But I'm wondering if anyone can make some suggestions, offer some rules of thumb, or point me to some reference material about calling games by myself? I would very much appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

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Charlie Breuninger
PA District 28 (Avon Grove)