Eager Partner?

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Or you can just acknowledge with a thumbs up or simple, "okay, I'm on this end" or something similar.

That would work too. But, for the NCAA game, what kcg mentioned is indeed the approved signal.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

That would work too. But, for the NCAA game, what kcg mentioned is indeed the approved signal.

Of course, the also assumes the partner is watching for that signal instead of already picking up the play.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Of course, the also assumes the partner is watching for that signal instead of already picking up the play.

I agree. There are no guarantees it will be seen. In fact, I would venture that the majority of the time, it isn't. Of course, there have been many times when I have given the IFR signal, and not gotten a response back either. I still do it, though.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

I agree. There are no guarantees it will be seen. In fact, I would venture that the majority of the time, it isn't. Of course, there have been many times when I have given the IFR signal, and not gotten a response back either. I still do it, though.

I give it even during solo games. Same thing with the wipe-off

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I give it even during solo games. Same thing with the wipe-off

Talking with yourself, blue?

Actually, I do that, too.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I give it even during solo games. Same thing with the wipe-off

As do I.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I give it even during solo games. Same thing with the wipe-off

I'm surprised I didn't catch this the first time.

What wipe-off, Mike? I can't find this anywhere in the book.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I give it even during solo games. Same thing with the wipe-off

Especially if I can see an umpire on an adjoining field to signal.

[DaveASA/FED]

I think the only thing I could add is to tell your partner a couple more times that your there, we don't want to turn that into a conversation on the diamond during a rundown....but maybe esculate the verbal

1) I got 3 (as you said)
2) 3rd is my call
3) I'm at 3 take second

I dont' think I would go to a forth just do what you did after that, and I would have a conversation after the first incident to remind your partner that is your call and you were there, a nice reminder that he/she is working with an umpire that doesn't have a chain tied to home plate. That you are going to be where you should be per the manual. Also to see if he had a hard time hearing you call him off or what. A nice, brief conversation but still let him know you were there and you will be there baring any SNAFU's that might occur.

[archangel]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I give it even during solo games. Same thing with the wipe-off

I also signal IFR when solo, but for 1 reason only. I want to be consistent every game and certain "routines" help me recall the sich during actual plays. The point is, if it helps me, then why not.....