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Originally posted by David B
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Originally posted by teacherspit
What would be the best position with a R3? B or C?
a. less than two outs
b. two outs.
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We simply stay in B. No need to go to C.
Have a great angle of the play from B so there's no flip/flops depending on outs etc.,
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There are reasons to adjust; depending on the quality of players (does the catcher have a snap throw?), score of the game (is it a blowout?), right handed or left handed pitcher, is third creeping in and your level of conditioning are just a few.
You should be in a good starting position and anticipate what could be a problem. The original post said there was a runner on 3rd, but there could also be a runner on 2nd or 1st, and you need to adjust.
The NCAA and CCA manuals have changed a great deal over the last few years. I've never worked a D-1 game without two partners, and the D-1 guys drive the engine of change. It is not surprising that the rules guys havent come around to the mechanic originally mentioned. Dont be surprised if you see it taught at a clinic in the near future, though.
Proponents of it insist that most 3rd outs from the infield are made at first. Unless the runners are moving and the ball is hit right at 2nd or 3rd, the infielder characteristically gets the batter/runner at 1st. I used this mechanic during the last year and had no trouble.
However, staying in B no matter what, is a mistake. If you have a runner on 2nd, you need to be ahead of him, otherwise your looking up his backside on a steal or sliding play. I see a lot of guys with runners on 2nd and 3rd drop back to B with two outs and dont understand the advantage gained. In fact, if the catcher throws back to 3rd, your farther away for a tough call!