Missed base - what to do, what to do?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Linknblue

Just to clear thing up a bit. I was plate umpire, partner was bases. Our agreement at pregame was he'd take 1st and 2nd and I'd take 3b and home. If I got stuck at 3b he'd back me up at home.

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Live and learn I guess.

The live and learn part is that an agreement like this made in 5 seconds does not replace proper 2-person mechanics nor does it alleviate the need for a pregame with your partner.

Oh, and you shouldn't have asked on the tag play. Make the call and get back in position. Of course, I will never understand why a BU needs help at third with a single BR. On the 90' diamond, the BU takes that call (using pro or college mechanics).