|
Here in AZ, we are taught to do it the way Steve describes. The PU needs to stay on that play at first to help with the pulled foot, running lane, etc. By moving about 10 feet down the line toward third, the PU still has an angle to help on the play at first and is still able to get into a decent position to make a call at third.
I will reiterate the position that the way you handled the play is exactly correct. Go for help before you make the call. This is one of the awkward positions that the 2 umpire system puts us in. From C position, you are basically straight-lined on a throw from short to first. You can tell that the ball beat the runner, but you have no idea if that foot came off the bag on the stretch. If you do it this way, no one can complain about anything.
__________________
It's what you learn after you think you know it all that's important!
|