CWS FL-AZ plate umpire

[DNTXUM P]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Well, I have a hard time with that one.

R1 is going to reach 2nd with possible movement toward 3B before a pulled foot may occur. I would think the priority it the possible play two bases closer to home..

NCAA manual as noted by Wade earlier

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by DNTXUM P

NCAA manual as noted by Wade earlier

I wasn't questioning the accuracy of the post, just don't care for it as a mechanic.

[DNTXUM P]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I wasn't questioning the accuracy of the post, just don't care for it as a mechanic.

I understand. Sometimes I feel the same as I am busting my a** to third and see the play starting to unfold as I am half way there.

[flipper]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I wasn't questioning the accuracy of the post, just don't care for it as a mechanic.

I agree. When given the choice between 2 sets of eyes for a probable force play at 1st or 1 set for a tag play at 3rd, you need to do the best you can on the first play without compromising a good look on the second. I believe you trail less and cheat towards 3rd. You can run to the "X" as prescribed by the manual, but, if your game happens to be televised, you may be the subject of a thread like this.