"the umpire should always set up on the first-base line extended."
Carl, what should you recommend to deal with a sweep tag? From FBL extended you can see the facial and other non-verbal reactions by the runner who may be tagged (my only indicator the one time I dealt with the problem), but you can't see the tag.
I know the pro mechanic is to set up at the point of home plate and shift with the play, but I agree that there is a risk of the amateur ump (that's me) being the end of a nasty collision.
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