CWS plate umpire saying pitch location?

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

But it still isn't forbidden.

Well, it's not forbidden for all three base umpires to position themselves around the mound either.

Off the top of my head, I cannot think of something that is outright forbidden for umpires when it comes to positioning and mechanics. That doesn't mean we can do anything we want out there.

[briancurtin]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Well, it's not forbidden for all three base umpires to position themselves around the mound either.

Reaching.


If you can verbalize effectively for the level you work and the players and coaches you're working with, I don't see what the problem is. I give in/out and it works and I still get to call games.

[SWFLguy]

I'm only working softball these days, but if the catcher moves the glove after catching it, I might tell them "if you like it-frame it" to let them know how I work.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by briancurtin

Reaching.


If you can verbalize effectively for the level you work and the players and coaches you're working with, I don't see what the problem is. I give in/out and it works and I still get to call games.

You missed my point. Just cuz something isn't forbidden, it doesn't make it right.

And I mentioned before that I, too, verbalize every now and then.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Just cuz something isn't forbidden, it doesn't make it right.
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Tevye danced with his wife.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Tevye danced with his wife.

Nostrovia!