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Originally posted by thomaswhite
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Originally posted by PWL
Kaliix
Just react. Don't try to anticipate what they are going to do. The play you described sounded like a tailor made DP. Remember if there is the possibly of a play at home the BU should never leave, PERIOD.
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Au contraire, this is dependent on PU's movement capabilities. If PU is movement challenged, then yes, he should park his derriere at the plate and forget other potential duties which would require moving about. If his is capable of sprinting, then he should take a position up the line that would allow him to better call plays at 3B.
There are few absolutes in mechanics as physical abilities, knowledge of the game and experience make many mechanics issues relevant to them.
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Thomas,
In the situation we are discussing, the plate umpire is supposed to stay home. Kaliix, I believe, was refering to the plate umpire, not the base umpire. PU has no play at third in this case. When I work the bases, I expect the plate umpire to cover third when there is a 1st to 3rd situation, when there are R1 and R2 for an advancement of R2 on a tag-up, when multiple runners are involved in rundowns, or if I go out from A. If I have left out any other case for PU to be at third, please correct me.
One of my pet peeves is the PU overhustling and hanging around up the third base line, when he has no business there. There are times to be there, but there are times to stay home. These situations are usually addressed at the pre-game in the parking lot.