Greenmonsters
Wannabe Duck Boat Owner
Is there a prefered or taught technique or is it left to the umpire's discretion for a base umpire when making a call at a base to be: a) on the run/moving while getting closer to the play, or b) to get as close to play as possible, but be stationary?
Specific example: bases loaded with initial play a force at the plate on a bunt (catcher unassisted) and secondary play catcher to first to attempt to retire the batter.
I've always assumed that b) is better, but didn't know if there was a standard right/wrong way or if it varied by alphabet rule set.
Specific example: bases loaded with initial play a force at the plate on a bunt (catcher unassisted) and secondary play catcher to first to attempt to retire the batter.
I've always assumed that b) is better, but didn't know if there was a standard right/wrong way or if it varied by alphabet rule set.