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ASA has umpire in a holding zone along third base line with a runner on third, first and third, or second and third. Responsibilities would be as usual as plate umpire...catch, tag up, score.
I would rather wait for the runner to touch the plate, keeping an eye on the other runner (assuming ball is down in outfield) in case of the play at second...sure could be moving towards second from the holding zone, but the play at plate (touching it) is a big priority. Especially if you have a timimg play at second.
Here in the Indy area, we have the ability, if scheduled right, to work three person as a volunteer system. Two umpires get paid, then split the pay with the third that arrives. Schools love it, since they see it in tournament time and many of the girls are used to seeing it in summer ball.
May have an opportunity this week to work a 4 or 5 person system. That would be great!
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