My 2015 Umpiring Resolutions

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by BretMan

At the ASA national I worked last summer (FP), we were advised to call time if the umpires needed to get back into position between plays.

Yes, that did surprise me!

It used to be one of those things that varied with the preference of the UIC/clinician, but ONLY when you had the full rotation (P at 3rd, U1 at home). There really isn't any other positioning where it should appear to be necessary. It can speed up the process in that situation.

I'm not sure there is, even now, any ONE absolute there in ASA.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

It used to be one of those things that varied with the preference of the UIC/clinician, but ONLY when you had the full rotation (P at 3rd, U1 at home). There really isn't any other positioning where it should appear to be necessary. It can speed up the process in that situation.

I'm not sure there is, even now, any ONE absolute there in ASA.

At the National Umpire School that we hosted last year (2014), I learned that it is permissible to call TIME when an umpire chases a fly ball in either the two or three umpire system. This allows the umpire to return from the outfield to position.

I questioned when this started being taught and was told it was at the Schools in 2013! No other communication that I saw regarding this particular mechanic.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

It used to be one of those things that varied with the preference of the UIC/clinician, but ONLY when you had the full rotation (P at 3rd, U1 at home). There really isn't any other positioning where it should appear to be necessary. It can speed up the process in that situation.

I'm not sure there is, even now, any ONE absolute there in ASA.

Actually, wasn't that mentioned in a rule clarification a few years ago?