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Originally posted by Andy
Mike - agreed that the 3' running lane is not always marked or marked properly, but we all know where it is supposed to be.
Your definition and reasoning for it on this play makes perfect sense and I don't disagree with you.
In this particular scenario, we had a runner on third to start the play and the BU in C position. In your opinion or teaching, would the coverage on this play change if the BU was starting in the A or B position? Or would you cover it the same way for the sake of consistency?
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No, it would not change. The priority call for the PU is the play at home. If the BU is coming inside the diamond as s/he should be, there is not that much distance and probably a good angle. The A or B position is just going to give the BU a closer starting point.
Unless the BR moves to one side or the other, odds are the PU isn't going to see the tag without moving up the line with the BR. This takes him/her out of position or possibly puts him/her right in the middle of a play at the plate. That shouldn't happen. The out at 1B is not as important as botching a call at the plate.