Mechanics Question

[WestMichBlue]

Originally Posted by varefump

BU is straight-lined and cannot see F3's foot or the bag. Ball and runner arrive almost simultaneously. F3 makes a clean catch. BU cannot see the exact position of the runner's foot at the time of the catch because F3 has her body blocking the view. BU is 'pretty sure' that F3's foot was on the bag due to her not having to stretch for the ball.

BU called an out and the game was 'over'.

NEVER GUESS AN OUT!


WMB

[Rich]

Originally Posted by WestMichBlue

NEVER GUESS AN OUT!


WMB

Why? Does the offense deserve every benefit of the doubt?

Doubt on a pulled foot, the fielder held the base. Doubt on a swipe tag, the fielder missed the tag.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by WestMichBlue

NEVER GUESS AN OUT!


WMB

Never guess a pulled foot either...

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by WestMichBlue

NEVER GUESS AN OUT!


WMB

The umpire did not "guess" an out. The umpire made the best decision he could based on the fact available at that time.

[CecilOne]

If you are to SS right (c2) on a throw from SS to 1st, you either run into the path of the throw or take extra steps/time to get around her.