Do you have that one coach?

[WinterWillie]

Originally posted by tchaap
Willie,

You mentioned your position, 90 degrees and 10 feet away.

I am a first year ump...help me with where you were at the beginning of the play and where you were at the end.

Where you between 1st and 2nd for the pitch and then moved where?

Thanks for your help.
Tchaap

With the runner on first, I am shading F4 on the left side
(for the pick-off, or an attempt on doubling up the runner on a line drive). I have betweeb a 15' to 20' lead on the runner
for the steal or play on her at second. (In this case, the third base coach is nodding his head looking at R1 on first- a no brainer clue she is probably going). In this situation on the pitch, she breaks for second, I run parallel to her, get to the base and set (stop all movement- you don't want your eyes going up and down) You have the best seat in the house to watch this whole thing unfold. A beautiful thing. (Remember on a slide if you lose sight of the ball, immediately shout to the defensive player to show you the ball- she should in one motion pick up her glove- if there is the slightest hesitation or she reaches with her other hand you have to determine if she held on to the ball. You don't have to make your call until you see the ball in the glove. Don't rush the call- take your time- get it right!~