Crabby_Bob wrote:Was the ball going to land between home and 1st? The umpires are putting more eyes on the ball.
UmpSteve wrote:Well done, umpire crew!! You are describing a higher level mechanic called "bracketing" the foul ball, to make sure the umpire that calls the play (catch, no catch, hit the fence/net) has the full play in front of them. This is expected to be used whenever the ball is between two umpires and may result in a difficult call.
They keep the ball and player(s) between them, and whichever side (front or over the back) the play is facing makes the call.
Remember, 3 umpires; U3 (starting behind 2nd with single runner on first) can pick up any tag up or attempt to advance.
UmpSteve wrote:Well done, umpire crew!! You are describing a higher level mechanic called "bracketing" the foul ball, to make sure the umpire that calls the play (catch, no catch, hit the fence/net) has the full play in front of them. This is expected to be used whenever the ball is between two umpires and may result in a difficult call.
They keep the ball and player(s) between them, and whichever side (front or over the back) the play is facing makes the call.
Remember, 3 umpires; U3 (starting behind 2nd with single runner on first) can pick up any tag up or attempt to advance.
UmpSteve wrote:Well done, umpire crew!! You are describing a higher level mechanic called "bracketing" the foul ball, to make sure the umpire that calls the play (catch, no catch, hit the fence/net) has the full play in front of them. This is expected to be used whenever the ball is between two umpires and may result in a difficult call.
They keep the ball and player(s) between them, and whichever side (front or over the back) the play is facing makes the call.
Remember, 3 umpires; U3 (starting behind 2nd with single runner on first) can pick up any tag up or attempt to advance.