Plays at The Plate Training Video

[@shanonfallon7634]

Great Video!

[@cloudwatcher724]

btw, just watched video #3. plate umpire was in perfect railroad tracks position. thank you, sir.

[@akaredcrossbow]

The first play at the plate, the runner was out. The pinky loop lace touched the runners arm before the runner touched home plate. The pinky loop is part of the glove so he was out.

[@johnleonard6878]

Play @5:30 umpire angle couldn't see if the catcher dropped the ball, but most likely if a catcher shows the ball in his hand he dropped it.

[@wdilks]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@bhead0101]

Good examples of plays and the plate and umpires being in both good and bad positioning. Being in the right position, i.e., in the wedge, also helps umpires see obstruction. There were a couple of plays where the catcher clearly obstructed the runner.

[@jonskaggs2891]

Would like to see instruction on positioning for plays at the plate after a pass ball/wild pitch with pitcher covering.

[@johnleonard6878]

If the pass ball is to the left or right positioning should be in the middle of the plate. A pass ball that goes straight back to the back stop positioning should be to the right third base line extended

[@1969EType]

So, now you have the pitcher coming in to cover the plate. The wedge still applies but, the player making the tag is facing the other way. It’s more work for the plate umpire than a throw from the IF or OF but, we are still working to get in a position where the runner does NOT get between us and the tag. On a pass ball straight back or to the 3B side, I am looking to get to the top of the LH batter’s box. Pass ball to the 1B side and I am going to the top of the RH batter’s box. Final read steps will be required to dial in the final angle.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

just as someone watching, aren't 5:40 and 2:20 obstruction .....

[@ab-mx4hd]

No he has the ball at 220 and is making the tag. 540 I’m not too sure but I wouldn’t call it as that since he did have the ball but dropped it but also he is blocking the plate quite a lot

[@Weapon12]

The catcher can be on the line if he has possession of the ball.

[@cloudwatcher724]

i will say it again... and again... until everybody gets tired of hearing it. will little's "railroad tracks" method for tag plays, ESPECIALLY AT THE PLATE. find his instruction, and USE IT (deference to mr. ron white). in video #2, i guarantee that the plate umpire never actually SAW a tag; not to mention that there was catcher obstruction, as the catcher was blocking the plate at least 2 seconds before he had possession of the ball. very easy, on this play, for the catcher to set up in front of the plate, take the throw, then block the plate (if he chooses), at which point the runner gives himself up, easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. using railroad tracks gives you full visibility to 99% of what can/will happen: tag, obstruction, baseline, malicious contact, dropped ball, bottom line--safe or out.

[@cloudwatcher724]

ok, video #4 brings up one of my favorite quesitons: when did runners start being taught NOT to touch the base with their front foot when sliding??????? it's the part of your body that gets to the base first!! why not go ahead and touch the base with it?!?!? this causes the most "discussions" with coaches on tag plays, and yet the trend continues. coaches, help us out with this one PLEASE. remember that a body part that CROSSES the base/plate but does not TOUCH the base/plate DOESN'T COUNT. moving on...

[@froellig]

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