Mechanics question

youngump

wadeintothem wrote
Lets say that on a particular play you were not fast enough or even possible for anyone to be in the ideal position; that doesnt change the ideal position.

Sure it does. If I run toward the position you are suggesting and make it about 45 feet, I will be straightlined to the throw. Unless someone explains to me something better I want angle on this throw so I'm going inside.
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youngump

Steve M wrote
Actually, I'd want to be as far up the 3B line as I could reasonably get and just inside the line. If this is a tag play, 90-degree angle to the tag. If this is a force play, then outside the line may be pretty good, so I've got a look at the throw being caught and the runner hitting the base.

You'd be straightlined to the throw though.
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wadeintothem

youngump wrote
Sure it does. If I run toward the position you are suggesting and make it about 45 feet, I will be straightlined to the throw. Unless someone explains to me something better I want angle on this throw so I'm going inside.

If you go inside that far, you will get dinged on an eval. When they want you to think, they'll post it for you in the umpire manual. 😎

IRISHMAFIA

SRW wrote
Remember...

Angle over distance.

You already have the angle. Close the distance the best you can.

Way too much emphasis placed on speed in this game, at least, for umpires.

Get to where you need to be at the best angle you can get. I've worked 6-man games that still didn't cover every possible angle imaginable, so don't worry about it and just do the best you can.

Andy

azbigdawg wrote
(note to self....Check Andy's mechanics this weekend.....)

Hey, boss...it wasn't me that came up with this crazy idea.

My partner was the one that presented this to me saying..."that's the way we are doing it in Texas."

I just wanted to see if anyone else is doing or teaching that the BU has a call at third in the OP.

SethPDX

SRW wrote
Remember...

Angle over distance.

You already have the angle. Close the distance the best you can.

Thread over! 😎

No need to get up in arms over being too far away on a fast-developing play. You'd be surprised how well you can see with just a good angle.

Steve M

youngump wrote
You'd be straightlined to the throw though.

Part of the positioning is going to be based on read & react. So, While I might get straightlined, it's not likely.

ntxblue

Andy wrote
My partner was the one that presented this to me saying..."that's the way we are doing it in Texas."

From what part of Texas? I can't imagine that ever being taught in the Dallas area.

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