Great job - Amazed this doesn't have a lot more views. This is the "last" thing I'll teach to partners before games - it's probably the most difficult to explain - I just tell them to watch my positioning on close plays, and tell them not to get planted - and stay planted - because they're going to miss most of the calls that way. Learning how to move is tough for some guys - many umpires are trained to lock into a position, sometimes even putting their hands on their knees, and never moving - not for a tag or anything - until they make a call, or the play ends with an overthrow, etc. Love Nelson's U2 work - he's one of the best umpires on the planet in the U2/U3 slots - a different skillset than PU, and much different... except for those pesky calls at the plate ;)
I’ve already had two plays this year (HS - 2 man & College 2-man) where I have a runner coming in to the base and get tagged with his lead leg lifted above the base. 🤦🏻♂️. Called both out and no argument on either.
That's great. It's amazing how replay has changed how we look at certain plays! Hope the videos continue to help how you see the game on the field. - tmac
again, why do runners slide extended-foot-first if they don't use that foot to touch the base?? i am glad we don't discuss safe/out (judgment calls) in high school any more because i was getting so tired of explaining to coaches that their runner didn't touch the base with their front foot. and i could never figure out why they were upset with me. i remember asking more than one coach in this circumstance: "coach, who are you really upset with: me or your runner??" ahh, those were the days....
When you tuck your other leg underneath the lead leg on a slide, this happens more often than we think. Especially when you're trying not to get a lead-leg cleat stuck on the ground
No kidding. Although in anything lower than 18U (and even some 18U teams I've seen) it's highly unlikely that 2B gets the ball to SS that fast, especially if he booted it. I'd bet $50 that everyone is yelling "ONE! ONE! ONE!" and he panic throws the ball high or wide because he'd be off-balance. The result of this play in youth ball is you will end up with R2 and R3.
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I love that - you got to get a better agent.
As always, CloseCallSports, thanks for being there. May you and yours stay well and prosper.
Great job - Amazed this doesn't have a lot more views. This is the "last" thing I'll teach to partners before games - it's probably the most difficult to explain - I just tell them to watch my positioning on close plays, and tell them not to get planted - and stay planted - because they're going to miss most of the calls that way. Learning how to move is tough for some guys - many umpires are trained to lock into a position, sometimes even putting their hands on their knees, and never moving - not for a tag or anything - until they make a call, or the play ends with an overthrow, etc. Love Nelson's U2 work - he's one of the best umpires on the planet in the U2/U3 slots - a different skillset than PU, and much different... except for those pesky calls at the plate ;)
Great stuff as always
Do you have that "better agent's " number?
I’ve already had two plays this year (HS - 2 man & College 2-man) where I have a runner coming in to the base and get tagged with his lead leg lifted above the base. 🤦🏻♂️. Called both out and no argument on either.
That's great. It's amazing how replay has changed how we look at certain plays! Hope the videos continue to help how you see the game on the field. - tmac
again, why do runners slide extended-foot-first if they don't use that foot to touch the base?? i am glad we don't discuss safe/out (judgment calls) in high school any more because i was getting so tired of explaining to coaches that their runner didn't touch the base with their front foot. and i could never figure out why they were upset with me. i remember asking more than one coach in this circumstance: "coach, who are you really upset with: me or your runner??" ahh, those were the days....
why is the umpire the grass behind the pitcher instead of by. the. outfield? ive always wondered when and why they do that
My "agent" knows I don't work 1 man anymore. :) 20 years of experience in my area allows the official to be more selective.
What the hell kind of slide is that? He’s easily safe if he try’s to touch the bag.
When you tuck your other leg underneath the lead leg on a slide, this happens more often than we think. Especially when you're trying not to get a lead-leg cleat stuck on the ground
...welcome to my world...
"...you only have one possible play." You've never done youth ball, I see!
No kidding. Although in anything lower than 18U (and even some 18U teams I've seen) it's highly unlikely that 2B gets the ball to SS that fast, especially if he booted it. I'd bet $50 that everyone is yelling "ONE! ONE! ONE!" and he panic throws the ball high or wide because he'd be off-balance. The result of this play in youth ball is you will end up with R2 and R3.