Awarding Bases

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by greymule

I had never heard of "primary" and "secondary" throws in any code. Apparently some codes do recognize them, but ASA always awards two bases TOT, even for runners who must retouch bases left before a catch.

OBR, however, distinguishes between "first play by an infielder," which is two bases TOP, and all other throws, which are two bases TOT.

A common myth in both baseball and softball is that awards are determined by whether the errant throw came from the infield or the outfield.

Again, forgive my hazy memory from my brief U-trip days. The term "primary" and "secondary" when relating to throws was simply a term that people used in trainings. They're not part of the official vernacular, but I believe most U-Trip umpires (at least 13 years ago) knew what it meant.

Then again, all of us know what a double-fist pump means. Doesn't mean it's right.