Passed Ball Mechanics

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

• 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

Sounds right to me.

I would add, this guy on one knee is a lot more likely to get hit by a ball bouncing away from the potential play at the plate.