I used to pivot as I was taught. However, I and others have abandoned it because the pivot requires movement that places stress on the knee and can contribute to injuries. Your point about getting in a good position, parallel to the baseline, is excellent but an umpire can achieve this without assuming the risk of the pivot.
Do you have tips for doing the pivot mechanic on the 60ft diamond. I find it to be much harder than when I do it on the 90ft diamond. I find it toughest when it’s a ground ball that’s unclear if it’s going get out of the infield. The reduced basepath often has the BR to reach the bag before I can break in. Any tips?
great way to get injured; im not a ballerina - i did it perfectly when i was younger but I'm not about to risk my knees/ankles, I'm fine with my assignments anyway
I used to pivot as I was taught. However, I and others have abandoned it because the pivot requires movement that places stress on the knee and can contribute to injuries. Your point about getting in a good position, parallel to the baseline, is excellent but an umpire can achieve this without assuming the risk of the pivot.
Do you have tips for doing the pivot mechanic on the 60ft diamond. I find it to be much harder than when I do it on the 90ft diamond. I find it toughest when it’s a ground ball that’s unclear if it’s going get out of the infield. The reduced basepath often has the BR to reach the bag before I can break in. Any tips?
I’m new. Do you have a link to the pivot mechanic?
Just suggest you use a better thumbnail. Your views will be low because the thumbnail isn't helpful. Lmo
great way to get injured; im not a ballerina - i did it perfectly when i was younger but I'm not about to risk my knees/ankles, I'm fine with my assignments anyway
The pivot was invented to evaluate umpires. It’s not actually necessary.