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Old Wed Aug 18, 2010, 09:07pm
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Here's another one. When using a HSM, the only time the PU has the mask off is during the plate conference.
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Old Wed Aug 18, 2010, 10:18pm
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HSM? Sorry, I can't read shorthand.
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Old Wed Aug 18, 2010, 10:29pm
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HSM? Sorry, I can't read shorthand.
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Old Thu Aug 19, 2010, 06:00am
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Umpire's who don't/won't run.

I'm not talking about an ump who physically can't run anymore (age/health) or someone coming off of an injury or surgery. That's a different topic.

I'm talking the guy who plant's himself either behind the plate or out in A, B, or C and who's idea of running to get into position to cover a play is some combination of long strides and odd angles.
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Old Thu Aug 19, 2010, 07:56am
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I would get rid of trailing the running on an obvious base hit and add more "outside" work. I would adopt the NCAA mechanics. I know, its one of those "b-b-b-but we gotta teach 35K umpires and many are really dumb" things...
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