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Look at it this way. As soon as the ball is hit, the BU should already be into fair territory for a possible play by F4 at 1B. That means the BU should already be one-third of the way to an inside pivot.
Once the BU see the ball clear F4, they should continue inside the diamond. It is not that difficult, even with a charging RF. Remember, if the ball is coming from RF, the BU doesn't need to be completely inside at a 45 degree angle.
I have come to notice many base umpires, young and old, who have a bad habit of watching to see where the ball is going and then begining their move to the proper position. Instead, the BU should be moving into position the moment they see the ball batted. Makes the BUs life much easier.
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