[U of M Sam]

I have been taught to generally move out to my left also. This is usually the area that is out of the way of most players. There are exceptions where I do not move out very far (bunt) or even move to my right (catcher moving down 3rd base line to field a bunt). I find that I have a better angle of first base (pulled foot, trapped ball, etc) when moving to the left from behind the plate especially when umpiring "solo". Hope this helps.