BU mechanics

[Steve M]

Rimming really shouldn't be used on a hit that you believe will be more than a double. The reason is that the B-R is your's to 3B and you will cut inside after the B-R passes 2B - this puts you behind the play going into 3B. That's not a good place to make a call from. I use rimming whenever I can on balls that are straight at or to the right of F8 and appear to be a single or double.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Okay, now that you have gotten this deep into the mechanic, you are going to have to pay me to keep my mouth shut (like there is that much money out there ).

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

(like there is that much money out there ).

Can you somehow work in a diatribe about the LBR?

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Rimming really shouldn't be used on a hit that you believe will be more than a double. The reason is that the B-R is your's to 3B and you will cut inside after the B-R passes 2B - this puts you behind the play going into 3B. That's not a good place to make a call from. I use rimming whenever I can on balls that are straight at or to the right of F8 and appear to be a single or double.

When I do it, if anything but a single I cut in as soon as the runner passes, shortening the distance to a good position for any play at 2nd or 3rd.

[rwest]

I've heard the term but never had it thoroughly explained. I'm picking up bits and pieces from this thread, however, I would like more details.

Thanks!
Randall

[DTQ_Blue]

Randall,

It's diagramed out on page 25 of the Pony Manual: 2010 Girls Fastpitch Softball Umpires Manual

Page 26 shows the button hook we all know and love.

Pony teaches to do one or the other depending upon where the ball is hit with respect to F8.

I'm sure some of the guys here can really bring it to life.