With a runner on first, the batter bunts the ball...what is the accepted mechanics? Because the runner on first could continue to third!
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Originally Posted by POLOGREEN:
With a runner on first, the batter bunts the ball...what is the accepted mechanics? Because the runner on first could continue to third!
How many umpires? Where does the ball go?
Two man:
If a fair/foul call needs to be made on the first base line prior to first, PU yells: "I'm on the line" which tells his partner that he has R1 to third.
If fair/foul call needs to be made on third base line, "PU will announce: "I've got the ball" which tells his partner that PU will stick with the fair/foul decision and can help at third if needed providing no swipe tag or pulled foot assistance at first.
If ball goes in the middle, after clearing catcher and checking for obstruction/interference possibility, normal two man responsibilities.
Originally Posted by Jimmy03:
Two man:
If a fair/foul call needs to be made on the first base line prior to first, PU yells: "I'm on the line" which tells his partner that he has R1 to third, as he normally would on infield batted balls. Rotation with R1 normally is not executed on infield batted balls.
If fair/foul call needs to be made on third base line, "PU will announce: "I've got the ball" which tells his partner that PU will stick with the fair/foul decision and can help at third if needed providing no swipe tag or pulled foot assistance at first.
If ball goes in the middle, after clearing catcher and checking for obstruction/interference possibility, normal two man responsibilities.
Thanks Jimmy...In my research here in New Jersey we are having our base umpire take all calls on the infield so the base umpire has responsibility for both calls. I will also, if in the UIC position, look to get to third..if possible! AND peek at my partner BEFORE making any call. 
Originally Posted by POLOGREEN:
Thanks Jimmy...In my research here in New Jersey we are having our base umpire take all calls on the infield so the base umpire has responsibility for both calls. I will also, if in the UIC position, look to get to third..if possible! AND peek at my partner BEFORE making any call.
PU taking both calls is standard, however communication remains key should a surprise trap or otherwise delay PU.
Communication is ALWAYS key !!!!