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Typo, Mike. S/B the ball is nearlly parallel to the PU.
Following the ASA mechanics to the letter says that BU is 1/3 (20') towards 1B. At the MASA Clinic, the instructor insisted that we get right on, even straddle, the foul line. (I prefer to come out behind the batter and move parallel to the foul line.)
"If getting in the path of the ball still worries you"
That is not the issue. Because the ball is coming from behind the PU, he has to let go of the runner/defender/bag view to turn back to pick up the path of the ball.
"I suggest the you take a direct path to approx. halfway point of the 3B-to-HP base line and adjust your position"
That makes a lot of sense. The combination of staying inside the 1B line and not going down so far, then going to the mid-point of the 3B line means a short trip to get into position to make the call. It also changes significantly the angle of the throw with respect to the PU's view.
I am working on our local association's winter training clinics (NFHS) and I have a few issues that I am not confident in teaching. So I will probably come back with some more as they come up. Thanks.
WMB
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