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Originally posted by Steve M
Runner on 2B, less than 2 outs, BU in C. Fly ball in the Vee - between the left fielder and the right fielder. Used to be that PU had the ball, BU had the play on the runner. That works fine if the runner does not try to advance or if the only play is at 3B. I saw a partner get stuck with a rundown & he had to take both ends. Now, I want BU to take the fly ball and stay at 2B with PU in a holding zone, ready to take a play at 3B and at home. This covers both ends of a rundown. Now, I find a lot of people using that. I'm not the only one to come up with this thought - I do want to note that. But I do think this will become a standard mechanic at some time.
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Both ends of a rundown is fun
and then I don't have to work out that night.
I kind of like that mechanic as well, similar philosophy to going out on a fly ball when at A or more than 2 umps.
By "stay at 2nd", I assume you mean outside the bases (C position), but what happens if you are then in line for the throw from the outfield to 3rd.
If "stay at 2nd" means inside the bases and the runner goes, what is your technique for avoiding the runner? Of course, that would apply to many situations. My technique includes shading toward the most likely play to be made, judging the runner's speed (physical and mental), then starting quickly and "dancing" if needed.