Obstruction at first base

[MD Longhorn]

Coaches that "run out and yell" at umpires should be shown the door. Quickly. That's inappropriate at any level, any ruleset.

I suggest you give the interference and obstruction rules a nice, long, once or twice over again. Of all the calls you'll have to make, other than simple out/safe or ball/strike or fair/foul calls - OBS and INT come up the most. And then re-read your mechanics. That will answer your other question.

Also --- when posting here, include your ruleset. It matters.

[BoomerSooner]

I'm not going to give the answer to your second question (feels like it would be undermining MD's suggestion to study up on mechanics, which after all is the best way to learn), but I will say the one thing that often gets overlooked is the importance of communication. When I first started I appreciated having my plate umpire guide me when there was a play that might be 50/50 on whether I should go out or come into the infield. It starts as a learning thing and develops into something that helps both of us know who has the call. It prevents us from both watching a ball hit to the outfield, as well as the much worse alternative; neither of us is watching the ball. Once you've worked with one partner long enough communication becomes more subtle and you rely on instinct more because both of you trust the other's instinct.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by BoomerSooner

When I first started I appreciated having my plate umpire guide me when there was a play that might be 50/50 on whether I should go out or come into the infield. It starts as a learning thing and develops into something that helps both of us know who has the call. It prevents us from both watching a ball hit to the outfield, as well as the much worse alternative; neither of us is watching the ball. Once you've worked with one partner long enough communication becomes more subtle and you rely on instinct more because both of you trust the other's instinct.

I agree with most of this however, it is the BU actions that dictate the PU mechanics on these type of plays. Pre-game discussion. "You go out, I have all plays on the bases. You don't need to signal send a text or say I am going out, your the only one dressed like me and I can see you and will react accordingly."