PU Hold while BU(s) position or Both back in simulataneously

[topper]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Right or wrong, not watching where one is going is a dangerous move by any umpire especially at the plate where players have been known to take their alleged "practice swings" while completely oblivious to the immediate environment and those occupying that space.

If I'm close enough to the plate to be hit by a practice swing, there's no need to be moving towards it while my partners are moving.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by topper

If I'm close enough to the plate to be hit by a practice swing, there's no need to be moving towards it while my partners are moving.

Helluva an assumption that the batter only swings the bat in the vicinity of the plate.

[topper]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Helluva an assumption that the batter only swings the bat in the vicinity of the plate.

When I see batters warming up between the plate and circle, or 20-30 feet up the 3rd base line, I'll be sure and address it. Until then, I'll assume it's relatively safe to ease back towards home for the short time it takes my partners to get moved.