Play at the plate, opinions

[RKBUmp]

Big Slick asked me to post a video of a play from his game and get opinons on his ruling.

playatplate - YouTube

[MD Longhorn]

Right call. Runner's arms went up to hit F2.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Big Slick asked me to post a video of a play from his game and get opinons on his ruling.

playatplate - YouTube

Thanks, that is much easier than watching the original version which didn't allow for manipulation.

No doubt, this was the right call.

However, anybody check the chin strap on the runner's helmet? Don't think it was worn properly

Good job, B!

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Thanks, that is much easier than watching the original version which didn't allow for manipulation.

No doubt, this was the right call.

However, anybody check the chin strap on the runner's helmet? Don't think it was worn properly

Good job, B!

I didn't realize the catcher came up the line at all until I watched the video. Remember, I didn't eject, but the pause between my raised hands and the out signal was my time to think about it. I had to talk myself out of the ejection.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Big Slick

I didn't realize the catcher came up the line at all until I watched the video. Remember, I didn't eject, but the pause between my raised hands and the out signal was my time to think about it. I had to talk myself out of the ejection.

Why, how did the runner's arms motion look in live action?

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Why, how did the runner's arms motion look in live action?

Not that bad, sort of elbows in and palms facing out (is that a good description, I'm not sure). Like I said, I was going through reason not to eject, that's the pause between the dead ball and out. In the moment of making a decision, I elected not to eject and just go with the out.

[MD Longhorn]

I'm not picking on you - you were there and we weren't ... but from just this video, I'm not sure you did anyone any favors trying so hard to not eject. This looks rather textbook.

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Thanks, that is much easier than watching the original version which didn't allow for manipulation.

No doubt, this was the right call.

However, anybody check the chin strap on the runner's helmet? Don't think it was worn properly

Good job, B!

But what else do you notice in the video:

a) the batted ball almost hits the runner
b) the almost obstruction on F5 (someone mentioned that, but there doesn't seem to be any hindrance).
c) (pointed out by a forum member): the BR was put on the incorrect base. She should have been placed on first, last base touched.

Here is a lesson to watch all the action and be prepared.