Taking the signal

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

To me, the only distinction is that a lot of clinicians (yep, me included) urge umpires to go to the left around the RHBB; NOT because you might interfere with the catcher, but because batters often dig enough out of the batters' box to leave a hole where the PU can turn an ankle.

You mean your fields aren't perfect, either? Yes, in that case a wider route is even available, but IMO never at the cost of not seeing the play which is why I don't have a problem coming across the plate, IF NECESSARY.