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Originally posted by whiskers_ump
Mark,
In the 2005 Umpires Manual the positioning for PU and BU
are on page 71.
Whiskers, maybe in your copy, but it appears each state prints their own version of the Umpires Manual. Here in Alabama, it's on page 45.
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PU Assume a position approximately 20' from home, near the line in foul territory and facing the infield. Take a position on the foul line that is on the side of the field of the team going into the field.
In Alabama, our gurus-that-be say the following:
"The plate umpire shall stand between home and third or home and first. Alternate foul lines by taking a position on the foul line that is on the side of the field where the team is coming off the field!!"
This is a change from last year where we were to stand on the foul line extended, about 10'-15' behind the plate, facing the team coming onto offense. Good idea, but it put us against the fence on many fields and some umpires could not resist carrying on conversations with fans. Also put you closer to folks arguing with you.
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BU Assume a position at the outfield edge. Stand in fair terriroty and face the infield.
About BU, ours says: "The base umpire shall clean the pitcher's plate after the conclusion of each half inning prior to going to the outfield grass." The picture does show that it would be the RF grass.
So, even though we are all working NFHS, there still are some states that think they know better. (No claim made that this IS better, only that the powers-that-be have decided WE will do it OUR way!)
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