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Originally posted by PWL
Quote:
Originally posted by Tim C
PWL wrote:
"Why was he leaving home uncovered?"
Tee queries:
"What is the difference between the PU taking this play at third compared to the PU rotating up to take R1 into third on a normal base hit coverage . . . it appears that, according to you, the plate would be 'uncovered' in both examples?"
Tee
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All I got here is a rundown between 2B and 3B. Is this just a pick off play with just runner at 2B. Yes, I move to cover 3B. Situation, runner on 1B and basehit to to outfield. Yes, PU should be prepared for play at third?
Me thinks you read too much into situation. If BU is already in better position, PU doesn't need to be all the way down there. If ball had gotten past F5 or 3B, PU is right in the middle of a possible play and out of position. Like David B. said he had the worst site line to make the call. Is BU going to rotate all the way back from the middle of the infield to take a play at home. Just take each play for what it is. Recognize what is happening and what can happen.
Don't get too far away from the plate when you don't have too. Protect yourself for a possible play. Trust your BU to do his job too.
My point is be ready to help if needed. Move down the line halfway or so. Watch the play develop. Get there if needed. Don't get caught with your pants around your ankles and have home uncovered in case of a possible play.
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Read the posts correctly in order and you won't get so confused.
My comments about the PU was in response to Bob Jenkins - PU needs to be at 3rd base, that's his responsibility - but don't say anything until you are there and
in position> to make a call.
In the play I referenced seeing, the PU was
NOT in position to make a call thus the BU should have taken the play, and why the PU missed the call.
Once PU is in position then he can communicate "I've got 3rd" and BU knows how to react etc.,
If you're hanging around the plate, you're not going to get many games in our associations except for JV and below.
Thanks
David