Appeal/Missed call

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by treydawgmt

Ok, I am still quite new to the 2 man mechanics. (3 games on the bases is all.) I have done quite a lot of single man games, and feel comfortable there. I didn't realize that it is something I should be doing, as the mechanics say the ball/strike/foul is a PU thing. Probably should have, and in hind sight it would have been a better decision!

But along those same lines, if help IS asked for, for whatever reason, it is acceptable to get the correct call (though maybe not favorable with one team or the other...)?

Even though you didn't get it right at first, you should still get it right. Tell the defense that "it was late, but we got it right."

I'm surprised that you would be doing that level with only 3 games experience.

[treydawgmt]

This is a more of a fun league, plus the association contacted me to join their group.

Seems like the bid for, and got a ton of contracts, more than they have umpires! We'll see how the first few games go, I feel I mostly understand what I should do, but then don't always implement it correctly. It's sort of the, duh, I probably should have done that... I keep studying, learning, and trying to get better each and every game.

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Even though you didn't get it right at first, you should still get it right. Tell the defense that "it was late, but we got it right."

I'm surprised that you would be doing that level with only 3 games experience.

My first games were in Jr. Teenage (Pony now I believe) and American Legion......

Sometimes you have to grow up fast.............

Joel

[JJ]

I also cover this in pregame - I say "If you see it hit the batter kill it. If you don't I'll assume you didn't see it and I won't come to you for help. If the coach comes out and asks me to get help, I'll tell him I already did."

JJ