- Apr 23, 2019
- 17
- 3
10U Rec league NSA
Catcher throws down to third on attempted steal. Third has their foot on nearest third of bag to home, close to corner. Throw pulls her toward the dugout but she caught it and goes to apply tag.
The bad throw actually allowed runner time to beat it by a step but as I see the tag, I see the runner’s foot is squarely on top of the fielder’s foot. 100%, not just toes.
I called her out for not being in contact with the bag when tag was applied. A couple of fans voice their disapproval but base coach says, “He’s right. Her foot is on top of her foot.”
6 years umpiring and this was definitely a first. I feel like I got it right and it wasn’t a case of blocking the bag, as third had their foot just off the front corner and she had ball in her possession, which really renders foot placement moot.
Did I get this weird one correct?
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Catcher throws down to third on attempted steal. Third has their foot on nearest third of bag to home, close to corner. Throw pulls her toward the dugout but she caught it and goes to apply tag.
The bad throw actually allowed runner time to beat it by a step but as I see the tag, I see the runner’s foot is squarely on top of the fielder’s foot. 100%, not just toes.
I called her out for not being in contact with the bag when tag was applied. A couple of fans voice their disapproval but base coach says, “He’s right. Her foot is on top of her foot.”
6 years umpiring and this was definitely a first. I feel like I got it right and it wasn’t a case of blocking the bag, as third had their foot just off the front corner and she had ball in her possession, which really renders foot placement moot.
Did I get this weird one correct?
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