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Working the Middle — Part III
Pickoffs, snap throws, and other easy calls
Rich Fronheiser
September 4th, 2000

Other parts in this series:
  Working the Middle — Part I — The umpire who wouldn't move
  Working the Middle — Part II — Perception is reality
  Working the Middle — Part III — Pickoffs, snap throws, and other easy calls
  Working the Middle — Part V — Back to the umpire who wouldn't move
  Working the Middle — Part VI — Steals
  Working the Middle — Part VII — 3-man and other oddities
  Working the MIddle — Part VIII — "I'm asking for help, but I don't want it."

Pickoffs and throws

very decent umpire has moments in his career that define his philosophy in handling certain plays and situations. When it comes to pickoffs on the bases, I have such a moment.

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