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Originally posted by David B
We always let the PU take the play at third. It makes it a lot easier for our umpires to remember.
We just like to be consistent. Runner on 2nd, PU takes the play at third.
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So with R2 and R3, or bases loaded, PU takes tha play at third? (I know that's not true, just pointing out that the rule is no more "consistent" than having BU take the play)
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Plus it gives the PU something to do. (grin)
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That's one of the FED's rationales for some of the mechanics.
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the only exception would be when the ball is right down the line in RF and PU has to stay for the catch and the foul/fair.
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