Passed Ball Mechanics

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by waltjp

What would you do?

• Find out where the ball is

• Stay out of the throwing lane

• Watch the ball until it is released and on a trajectory toward the plate

• Be set (not on my knee) with a good angle/look at the play

• Watch the play happen until all playing action ceases, moving if necessary

• Make a ruling on the play

Now that I have seen the video, what was wrong with what he did? He was nowhere near the throwing lane and he was in perfect position. He can go to a knee if he wants to, a matter of preference. If I were to kneel, the catcher would have to help me up!