Ranger.
Not all umpires teach the 90 degree angle mechanic. I think the better mechanic is similar to the position that the 1st base umpire is in a 4 man system or what you see on TV often. I think a better mechanic is looking at the runner slightly off the line. You get a better look at the foot of the fielder, and you can see the runner touching the base. Seeing a tag play or a swipe is much easier than if you take a 90 degree angle to the throw.
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Charles Michael “Mick” Chambers (1947-2010)
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