Balk calls from "B" position

[CT1]

Originally Posted by rbmartin

am I free to call one if it is really egregious?

Not in my game. All I want you to do is see whether F1 disengages the rubber before feinting to first, and MAYBE a slight flinch of the pivot leg.

[MD Longhorn]

Scratching CT1 as my potential partner on Arbiter...

[CT1]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Scratching CT1 as my potential partner on Arbiter...

For all you know, we may have already worked together. I've done some games in Texas.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by CT1

For all you know, we may have already worked together. I've done some games in Texas.

If you told me not to call balks from the B position, I'd have remembered you. Seeing as how the responses to you were unanimous, I'm hoping you change your opinion on the matter.

[bob jenkins]

It was some old-school thiniking that had "BU watches the feet, PU watches the hands" (or maybe it was the other way arond -- I forget).

Most organizations have gone away from that. And, it's true that some are more easily seen from one position or another, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't get it if you see it.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

It was some old-school thiniking that had "BU watches the feet, PU watches the hands" (or maybe it was the other way arond -- I forget).

That's still being taught...in fast-pitch softball anyway.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by CT1

Not in my game. All I want you to do is see whether F1 disengages the rubber before feinting to first, and MAYBE a slight flinch of the pivot leg.

Right. You wouldn't like working with me or all of my regular HS/college partners, then.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

Right. You wouldn't like working with me or all of my regular HS/college partners, then.

That attitude is the reason I was probably more frustrated in baseball with partners than any other sport. Too many of these "macho" rules people apply. The BU has nothing else really going on but watching the pitcher. And why in the pros you see someone other than the BU call a balk.

Peace

[CT1]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

And why in the pros you see someone other than the BU call a balk.

Huh? I guess you meant to type "PU", rather than "BU". Typical.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by CT1

Huh? I guess you meant to type "PU", rather than "BU". Typical.

So you got me on that one, but still does not change the fact your position and very antiquated on many levels. But if that is how you roll, more power to you. I just would not do what you suggest if I was working with you and would wounder why you cannot do your job and stick to some silly way to umpire.

Peace

[CT1]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

So you got me on that one, but still does not change the fact your position and very antiquated on many levels. But if that is how you roll, more power to you. I just would not do what you suggest if I was working with you and would wounder why you cannot do your job and stick to some silly way to umpire.

Have you ever considered using the Preview Post button?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by CT1

Have you ever considered using the Preview Post button?

Have you ever considered not umpiring?

Peace

[David B]

Originally Posted by Rich

Right. You wouldn't like working with me or all of my regular HS/college partners, then.

yep

Thanks
David

[CT1]

Originally Posted by Rich

Right. You wouldn't like working with me or all of my regular HS/college partners, then.

You're right about that. I prefer to umpire in short sleeves.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by CT1

You're right about that. I prefer to umpire in short sleeves.

Hey, good for you. I like breaking out the plate coat. Do you tell the base umpire how to call half swings, too?