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Originally posted by Jim Porter
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A lot of the young guys I train have trouble with this play because they are simply out of position for the call - - even though they think they are in position!
You need to be at a perfect 90 degrees to the sliding runner for a tag play. Position B already sets you up in a poor position - from behind the play. Behind the play, no matter how slight, is the worst place for such a tag play.
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Angle first, then distance.
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Jim:
I couldn't have said it better myself.
That's why I recommend that the umpire with R1 belongs in C! Try it.
You'll note that you have a much better ANGLE on the pick-off at first.
You'll note that with runners on the corner you stand in C, so you've no objection to calling a pick-off at first from the C position.
You'll note that you have a perfect ANGLE on the steal of second: A simple pivot allows you to look between the runner and the base, not over his shoulder.
You'll note that in a season, 75% of the MLB plays the camera judges were called wrong occurred on a steal of second when U2 chose B with R1.
Regards: