Rich Ives Can't tell for sure with only one frame but from the catcher's stance, glove and hand position, etc, it looks like the ball just got caught and he (F2) is looking out to check the status of a runner, so we don't know where the PU was at the start.
Ump29 Rich Ives wroteCan't tell for sure with only one frame but from the catcher's stance, glove and hand position, etc, it looks like the ball just got caught and he (F2) is looking out to check the status of a runner, so we don't know where the PU was at the start. If that is so his position must have changed at the time of the ball crossing the plate. As shown, he is too low in his stance.
JJ 😀 If he changed placed with the catcher he could call the pitches, too. And nobody would notice they changed places... JJ
SanDiegoSteve The Ying-Yang Twins don't even get that low. It look more like a rules encyclopedia he's toting around. Nice "speed skater" hand position.:rolleyes: Very comical.
Rich Ives Ump29 wroteIf that is so his position must have changed at the time of the ball crossing the plate. As shown, he is too low in his stance. At - or after. Moving after is not unusual.
Rich Ives SanDiegoSteve wroteThe Ying-Yang Twins don't even get that low. It look more like a rules encyclopedia he's toting around. Nice "speed skater" hand position.:rolleyes: Very comical. What should the eye level be with the various stances?
JJ He looks young. Might be a comic book. Or the cliff notes of "Umpiring For Idiots". Yes, I've read it....:p JJ
tibear Looks like this is a young umpire who used to be (or still is) a catcher. Give him a couple of years and his knees won't be able to do that.
Rich Ives Jerry wroteAre you sure that's not a whisk broom in his pocket? Jerry I downloaded the picture and tried zooming and sharpening and couldn't tell what it is.
JRutledge SanDiegoSteve wroteThe Ying-Yang Twins don't even get that low.. Did you.....just.....quote......the Ying-Yang......Twins? Peace
tjones1 Jerry wroteAre you sure that's not a whisk broom in his pocket? Jerry That was my first thought. Looks like one to me...
DonInKansas It's a Reader's Digest. Gotta have something to do during those long breaks between half-innings.......
Chris_Hickman We all have been there. That guy just needs a good weekend clinic taught by some good instructors.
SanDiegoSteve JRutledge wroteDid you.....just.....quote......the Ying-Yang......Twins? Peace Didn't I tell you before that's how I roll?:cool: Hey maybe that's a copy of Catcher in the Rye he's got in his pocket.
fitump56 justanotherblue wroteOh, I don't know... his height is perfect for a U10 game. Can't wait ti hear the Old Guard squack, "that's what your equipment is for" Translatiion: "i can't parallel squat butt-to-heels b/c: 1) old 2) obese 3) old and obese 4) lazy 4) lazy, old and obese... ...you get the idea. 😀
canadaump6 fitump56 wroteCan't wait ti hear the Old Guard squack, "that's what your equipment is for" Translatiion: "i can't parallel squat butt-to-heels b/c: 1) old 2) obese 3) old and obese 4) lazy 4) lazy, old and obese... ...you get the idea. 😃 Anyone whose legs are not made of jello should be able to squat behind home plate 300+ times a night. I get tired of guys saying "oh I'm so old and my legs are so sore" as an excuse to not move from behind homeplate, not work homeplate or not work 2nd base in a 4 man system. However I would say that obesity is partly the result of genetics, even if it wouldn't hurt to get off the couch and do some running now and then.
RPatrino Thanks Canada for quoting this poster (who I have very nicely placed on my ignore list)!!.. So Fitty, you advocate this stance for those of us who are in good enough physical condition to attempt it?
