1-Umpire mechanics question

[MD Longhorn]

In 1-man, angle is FAR more important than distance. With bases loaded, I'm initially moving left to clear the pitcher from my sight of the possible play at 2nd, and let the play develop, but with a runner coming home, I'm staying WAY closer to home than I would otherwise, and never going into fair territory. Sounds like the advice above - backup toward the dugout to expand your peripheral vision - would have worked after the play at 2nd.

Awareness is critical here - being aware of the possible time play once the force went to 2nd and not then to 1st (weird play ... why was 3rd base a better play for the 2nd baseman than 1st base would have been???), you've got to watch the play at third, but the instant you see the 3rd out (even before signalling it), you're looking home.

Incidentally - the answer to the coach should have been simply, "Yes, she scored."

One good thing - next time this play develops, your instinct will take your head to the plate. You won't miss this one again.