[wadeintothem]

why are you holding for a runner scoring from 3rd on a ball hit to the outfield? The play is going to be most likely at 2nd or 3rd. You should be near the pitchers circle IMO... If you get a chance glance back to make sure they touch home.. if not oh well. They are home.

Incidentally, I work 90% rec league by myself and about 90% JV by myself.. I only count on a partner for Travel/Tourney/Varsity.. other than that I know I'm solo. Ball to the outfield, I'm moving to near the pitchers circle and then from there to wherever I need to be. I think prioritizing is essential in 1 man mechanic.. i.e. There is need to do and nice to do.. Nice to do would be to make sure someone actually touched home in case of appeal.. need to do is a close play on tag up or extra base attempt.

Another example - Seeing if someone left early on a pitch is also a nice to do. I can see it if they leave outrageously early.. but I'm doing the need to do - watching the pitch. Sometimes if I think someone might be leaving early, I'll give em an extra look and I usually adjust position in slot a little to see better.. but God only gave me two eyes that look in the same direction and one brain.

Hustle and prioritize are the two keys, but you just cant watch everything you normally watch on 2 man. Its impossible.

[Edited by wadeintothem on Apr 17th, 2005 at 10:17 PM]