U2 STUDY DECK

Question 1

U2:

What are my responsibilities when the plate gives the “I’m home” signal and U3 chases?

Answer 1

I need to move immediately to a credible position to cover plays at 3rd base. While it’s good to have a look and an opinion, I do not have tag responsibility at 3B… PU will take that from his position at home.

Question 2

U2:

Bases loaded, what is my pre pitch for U3 or U1 going out on a trouble ball?

Answer 2

In general, I need to be prepared to fill the vacancy left by the umpire who went out, except for the few situations where the Plate Umpire comes up to cover.

Question 3

U2:

What are my key initial responsibilities?

Answer 3

• I have joint primary responsibility for illegally batted balls
• I have joint primary responsibility for 24” pitching lane violations
• I have responsibility on line drives where the infielders play to/dive at me.

Question 4

U2:

True or False: I have responsibility for both the clock in between innings and making sure resin bags are handled properly.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

Pre-Pitch:

On line drives to the infield, should I take an extra second to make eye contact with my partner(s) in the area to verify before signaling a ruling on the play?

Answer 5

YES

In almost all cases, that extra second of visual crew communication will help prevent double/conflicting calls on line drives that border different coverage areas (i.e. a shortstop making a play diving in, but also back toward second base, etc…).

Question 6

U2:

What do I do if either of my partners on the line hard-commit to bracketing a foul fly ball?

Answer 6

Be aware, and be flexible! If either partner commits to bracketing a fly ball, move into a position between 2B and their base, and be prepared to move to a calling position at either base as the play dictates.