Mechanics Question

[Justme561]

My partner, the plate umpire, had just completed a high school clinic (this is his 2nd year working high school ball). He had wanted to come out to a scrimmage to get some experience so we let him. It is very informal so he couldn't screw things up..too bad.

He took the play at home positioned 1BX as described. After the inning I tried to explain where he should have been....He did not believe me. He said that he was just taught the previous weekend to do it the way he did. So I posted the question to the group here.

He will be reading your responses.

I meant PU when I said U1.... another "old guy" moment...they are coming more often these days!

Thank you all

[dash_riprock]

We call that the [insert name of local newspaper] position. You are in great position to be in the photo on the high school sports page, but the worst position to see the play at the plate.

[bluehair]

Have him c/o the umpire in 1BLX in this SB play. It's SB but its the same issue (bad positioning).

http://www.wfaa.com/sports/high-scho...151479335.html

Edit: Link Fixed

[maven]

Originally Posted by bluehair

Have him c/o the umpire in 1BLX in this SB play. It's SB but its the same issue (bad positioning).

Bad link?

[egj13]

Originally Posted by bluehair

Have him c/o the umpire in 1BLX in this SB play. It's SB but its the same issue (bad positioning).

Rulebook shows umpire made correct call in controversial softball game | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth

Edit: Link Fixed

He was on the 3rd base side...did you mean he SHOULD have been on 1B side?

[maven]

Originally Posted by egj13

He was on the 3rd base side...did you mean he SHOULD have been on 1B side?

Softball: who knows?

Baseball: dash already provided the best mechanic, namely start at POP and adjust, which usually takes you to 3BLX.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by egj13

He was on the 3rd base side...did you mean he SHOULD have been on 1B side?

He said he was at 1BLX. He meant he was at 1BLX... because the umpire WAS at 1BLX. What exactly are you "correcting" here?

[egj13]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

He said he was at 1BLX. He meant he was at 1BLX... because the umpire WAS at 1BLX. What exactly are you "correcting" here?

Ignore...mis-read

[x-tremeump]

Start at POP and move, on line throw 1BLX, possible off line throw 3BLX and if needed move around to the infield area. Works every Time BB & SB.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by Justme561

My partner, the plate umpire, had just completed a high school clinic (this is his 2nd year working high school ball). He had wanted to come out to a scrimmage to get some experience so we let him. It is very informal so he couldn't screw things up..too bad.

He took the play at home positioned 1BX as described. After the inning I tried to explain where he should have been....He did not believe me. He said that he was just taught the previous weekend to do it the way he did. So I posted the question to the group here.

Buy him a CCA manual for his birthday. And a FED manual. Clinics are great as far as they go, but they should be demonstrating the mechanics found in these manuals.

JJ