Asking for Help

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by Gemini
I call in Georgia. We were told this week by our secretary that we must ask for help if the coach asks for it. Even if we are in perfect position and there is no question in our mind that we got the call right. I plan on doing what he said even though I disagree with it.

What are your toughts?

My thought is that this is too broad a stroke to paint. I have never had a problem going to a partner for something that I may not have had a good view.

However, to say EVERYTHING means either your boss wants you to take care of his/her headaches or doesn't understand.

This weekend, I had an obstruction call only I had an angle on, but it was obvious from the stands as I found out later. During a run down, the runner needed to run around F5 (without ball). The runner was put-out immediately afterward while returning to 3rd base, so that was the award.

The whole team and coaches just couldn't believe they lost an out and wanted me to ask for help. I wouldn't go for help for two reasons. My partner at the plate wasn't in a good position and it was a no brainer that was easily recognizable.

Under your bosses direction, I would have been expected to go for help just for PC. Sorry, not happening.

[mick]

Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA

My thought is that this is too broad a stroke to paint. I have never had a problem going to a partner for something that I may not have had a good view.

However, to say EVERYTHING means either your boss wants you to take care of his/her headaches or doesn't understand.

This weekend, I had an obstruction call only I had an angle on, but it was obvious from the stands as I found out later. During a run down, the runner needed to run around F5 (without ball). The runner was put-out immediately afterward while returning to 3rd base, so that was the award.

The whole team and coaches just couldn't believe they lost an out and wanted me to ask for help. I wouldn't go for help for two reasons. My partner at the plate wasn't in a good position and it was a no brainer that was easily recognizable.

Under your bosses direction, I would have been expected to go for help just for PC. Sorry, not happening.

I mighta called my partner over [away from everyone's else] and asked if he saw anything. If he did, ... good. If he didn't, ... good.
"Play!"

[SRW]

Originally posted by bkbjones
As I explained to one of this board's semi-regulars last weekend

I wonder who that could have been...