Any mechanic you'd like to add ???

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

I still advocate with:
R1@3B - the better BU position is nearer to 2B, not a straight C.

I think pickoffs at 1B with BU in C should be PU's responsibility.

I think the "IF is on signal between pu/bu", which is just about universal as far as I know, should go ahead and be coded.

You mean there is a signal that is not coded by ASA yet is "universal"?

My, my.

Imagine that.

Umpires thinking on their own.

[azbigdawg]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

You mean there is a signal that is not coded by ASA yet is "universal"?

My, my.

Imagine that.

Umpires thinking on their own.

works out great as long as its pregamed and not sloppy bull**** like banging the hands together.....

[bkbjones]

I've reminded more than one umpire, new and veteran, that it's always nice to clean the plate while the catcher is recovering from getting roughed up by a foul ball right back in the mask or elsewhere.

The only other person out there for us might be our partner, but it sure is nice to work with a catcher, and have a catcher work with you - even if no one says anything.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

You mean there is a signal that is not coded by ASA yet is "universal"?

My, my.

Imagine that.

Umpires thinking on their own.

Actually, as has already been pointed out, it is codified!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Actually, as has already been pointed out, it is codified!

You really didn't think there would be a response, did you?

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Actually, as has already been pointed out, it is codified!

And for a while.

Came from usage dating back to the 60's...maybe longer.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

And for a while.

Came from usage dating back to the 60's...maybe longer.

All good, worthwhile signs make their way into the book. Bill Klem was said to have looked like someone picking posies back when he was among the first (but definitely not the first) to use his right arm/hand to signify a strike.

But obviously SOME signs DO NOT GET CODIFIED because they are useless, or unprofessional, or some other perfectly good reason that would keep them from being used oustide a sandlot -- and certainly not in championship play. In fact, I'm sitting here smiling thinking of how Larry Montgomery, who is a very nice man, would get madder than a (your cliche here) if someone sprang that ol' double fist pump on him at, say, Men's Class A Final.

If nothing else, there would be an empty hotel bed somewhere...

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

All good, worthwhile signs make their way into the book. Bill Klem was said to have looked like someone picking posies back when he was among the first (but definitely not the first) to use his right arm/hand to signify a strike.

But obviously SOME signs DO NOT GET CODIFIED because they are useless, or unprofessional, or some other perfectly good reason that would keep them from being used oustide a sandlot -- and certainly not in championship play. In fact, I'm sitting here smiling thinking of how Larry Montgomery, who is a very nice man, would get madder than a (your cliche here) if someone sprang that ol' double fist pump on him at, say, Men's Class A Final.

If nothing else, there would be an empty hotel bed somewhere...

No one, least of all me, ever suggested or used a double fist pump, in any ASA sanctioned game or tournament.