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Originally posted by Mi-Umpire
On a 2 man team what is the proper positioning of BU with runners on base?
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This changes according to where the runners are located and what person if giving you advise. For a more documented recommendation, I would visit officiating.com. Look under Childress's Library along the left hand side and review his recommendations.
Regardless, we are basically talking about either being in the "B" or "C" positions. These are explained.
Whatever you do though, don't get in the habit of standing almost directly behind the pitcher. This especially makes it difficult when an official with some type of white baseball crest on there jersy stands behind the release point of the pitcher. It makes it much more difficult to see the pitch, from both the batters and plate umpires perspective. Just a personal gripe of mine.