Referee Mag
Just received the December issue of Referee Mag. On page 62 the author, David Uyl (10 years MiLB, 3 years D1) discusses the correct mechanic for the base umpire on a ground ball and throw to first base:
"Using your eyes properly means that you see the ball enter the glove of the first baseman. Watch that happen as you listen for the runner's foot to hit first base." Uyl goes on to say to ensure secure possession by F3 means "keeping your eyes on the ball..."
Is anyone using this mecha
This is what Fittske24 said in this thread:5-2-3 DP????? Fittske24, on 11 Jun 2013 - 08:54 AM, said: "Can't always hear both ball in glove and foot on bag when there is a crowd that big. You might can hear one or the other but not both.... Maybe could have taken a more aggressive angle to the throw coming from the catcher. May have given him a better angle to see ball in glove then listen for the foot." And I asked this: "Why is this better than seeing the foot hit the bag and hear the ball