Not me!

I would have done much worse. :)

Same here :D

Especially since I only do SP.

Oh, believe me, I hustle my tail off, too! I've heard players yell at the end of the play, even if the call's against them, "nice hustle, blue! THAT'S what I like to see!"

Now, I've not seen the game this thread was originally discussing, and I was more or less skimming the conversation until now. What I'm referring to is my belief that the PU getting on the inside of the diamond on a tag play at 3B is not terrible positioning, and it has many times helped to set me up perfectly for calls at home plate when there is an errant throw. Another aspect that I didn't bring up is the fact that a runner coming from 2B to 3B is already rounding their path, and being on the inside of the diamond helps to get a better 90 on the tag at 3B. Staying on the foul side of the line does not give you that same angle.

You're only sliding over to your right by a foot or two, and you're setting yourself up for the next potential play. Let your partner worry about his/her runners and fielders.

It is impossible to "stay with the ball" with any mechanic unless making the call from across the diamond. No umpire is going to be able to refocus if they are moving their head with the ball.

The only part that I do not teach of the written mechanic is where the umpire is told to move quickly toward 1B.

This mechanic is not that much of a problem. Hasn't been in my 20+ years of softball and doubt it ever will be.

AFA the signal, it is secondary to the continuing play. I don't even think about it until the ball has left the defender's hand toward 1B while I'm waiting for that play to finish. There have been times that the play was turned so quickly, I didn't have time to make any signal, but I can guarantee, everyone heard the "out" call. If there is any possibility of confusion, after the sell on the play at first, I will turn back toward second, point at the base and give the signal.

Sorry you have a problem with it. Might I suggest a good school?

hey sweetie pie, you cant disregard teaching what is taught at NUS then pretend to support the mechanic.

NOw you must admit: wade is correct, and in fact this mechanic is so bad you cheat ASA and have invented your own mechanic.

At least when I teach, I teach ASA.

You should be ashamed of yourself. Go stand in a corner.

How do you do that without hurting yourself? You know, pat yourself on the back and je....nevermind. You are not worth the trouble.

I know, in your position you must kiss some but and say somethings wonderful while neglecting it in clinic because you secretly dont like it and admit its terrible. Bouncing eyeballs, you should pivot.. EXACTLY what I said.

I just plain out and out state its not a good mechanic.

You cant fault me for that.

You can go ahead and jump on the wadeygoodmechanicstrain. You aint gotta lie to kick it with me homey.

Perhaps the defining post in this topic. :rolleyes:

Well I finally got to watch this game last night. While I wasn't bothered by the zone all that much I was bothered by Michelle Smith breaking out one of her famous stupid clichés. "There are 3 strike zones, the pitcher's strike zone, the batter's strike zone and the umpire's strike zone". UGH! I can't believe that she believes the sh!t she's shoveling.

She's never worn our uniform.

At least she got the order right. Yours, mine... and the truth!

Besides, she forgot one... the catcher's strike zone! :eek:

Yeah, but only one counts :D

You are correct, one of the TH screwed that up, but what's new.

Personally, I thought there was way too much conversation on the play at 3B especially from a crew of this level. The call was a no-brainer. Candrea really showed his ignorance on this one, also, and that is not the norm for him.

Not impressed with Lapin on the dish. She plays the position like a 14 y/o.

Interestingly funny (accurate?)!! If that is a term!! :)