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Old Tue Mar 04, 2003, 10:02pm
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Does anyone have/know where to get a good list of items for a pregame conference with partner for 2-man crew? Also, list of things to go over with coaches before game would be helpful.
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Old Tue Mar 04, 2003, 11:34pm
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Old Tue Mar 04, 2003, 11:35pm
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Old Wed Mar 05, 2003, 11:13am
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GarthB, could you send that to me while you're at it. thanks.

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Old Wed Mar 05, 2003, 04:48pm
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Pre-Game Conference

I cover the following:

General

I talk about the Ground rules if I know them. I review the "walk about" notes from the time I spent walking the field before dressing.

Talk about League or level of ball rules:

Trips to the Mound
DH
Reentry

Mechanics:

Who handals what on Appeals,
How do we do "hot box" (run downs) even what we say,
Interference/Obstruction,
Balk,
Infield Fly (signal and timing),
Game Control
Checked and Unchecked Swings

The next to last thing I go through is:

Positioning during play:

Who has BR to third on a triple,
Who has the second call at third base when the ball stays in the infield,
Who is watching for activity at second base on the DP,
What happens when the BU "goes out",

The last thing I talk about is signals:

I use a very few:

Talk (again) about IFF signal,
Talk about Timing signal and timing for the call in the field
Talk about the GLM signal (need location)
(if it is more than a two man crew I go through rotation signals)
Explain why I do NOT give the foul tip signal

I then tell my pards to "be quick but not fast" and never hurry any awards of bases.

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Old Wed Mar 05, 2003, 11:37pm
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Re: Pre-Game Conference

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Who has the second call at third base when the ball stays in the infield,
I need to brush up my mechanics. Could you explain this situation a little further? What is a scenario where this is important?

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Old Wed Mar 05, 2003, 11:38pm
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Provide an email address and I'll send you one.
Me too ([email protected]). Could you just post it here?

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Old Thu Mar 06, 2003, 12:38am
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...what type of beer afterwards, country or rock music on the car radio, bathroom area, etc...

Seriously though:

1. Mechanics
2. Signals
3. Possible "naughty" areas


I assume my partner(s) will no the in-field fly rule, covering of third, visits to the pitcher, positioning, etc...

If not, I am in trouble!!!
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Old Thu Mar 06, 2003, 10:17am
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Here goes,

R1 with less than two out:

Batter places a sacrifice bunt down.

Play is going to First Base. BU moves into position for the call.

Call is made at first by BU . . . At this time R1 (who has now reached 2nd base) takes off for third.

Over the years the PBUC has changed the mechanic several times.

Advanced mechanics, at this time, allow the PU to cover the potential play at third base.

This is commonly called: "Who has the second call at third?"

The discussion always follows that some BU's say, "I am a BASE UMPIRE that means I call the bases . . . I will make both calls!" other BU's will say, "Great, take the call this allows me to get a little closer to first so that I can handle anything that might happen!"

We then get into the "reason" most need to be careful about the PU going to third . . . PBUC worries that the PU will release too early to cover third and not communicate well enough so that the BU may look for help and find his pardner 1/2 way to third base.

We also see in actual FED mechanics that they want the PU to take the BR to third on a bases empty triple.

Hope this explains the play.

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Old Thu Mar 06, 2003, 01:26pm
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Re: Pre-Game Conference

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Explain why I do NOT give the foul tip signal

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I'm curious as to the rationale behind this? I've never heard not to so I'm just why you would do it.

Thanks

Alex
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Old Thu Mar 06, 2003, 01:49pm
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WOW! We both live in Portland!

It is just that you are in Maine and I am in Oregon.

Alex:

Let's reverse the question:

Please tell me what necessary point does the signal add to the game?

Tee
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Old Thu Mar 06, 2003, 02:25pm
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Re: WOW! We both live in Portland!

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Originally posted by Tim C
It is just that you are in Maine and I am in Oregon.

Alex:

Let's reverse the question:

Please tell me what necessary point does the signal add to the game?

Tee
I used it once last year -- batter checked his swing, but still tipped the ball.
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