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Originally posted by TussAgee11
Thanks Tim, much appreciated read. Certainly all makes sense, except one thing. I know this stuff has been studied, so I'm not challenging that. We all agree angle over distance. So wouldn't a tough tag play at third be easily called by the PU standing at the plate for a swipe tag/runner's lane/pulled foot at 1st for that play, then take 3 or 4 steps towards third for that play? Seems like the BU is really locked out of that play at third, depending on where the grounder is hit of course. Certainly a groundball to F5 would be the toughest for the BU, as he has to stay behind the pitcher's mound, and can't get a good angle on the potential play at third.
Thanks again for the info, I guess I'm just wondering if this has been thought about in the light I bring it up. I'm sure it has, just wondering where my thinking is wrong here.
I am curious what NFHS says about this.
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I really don't understand the question but from the plate PU is straight lined for the tag at third. There would be no way he could tell if F5 tags him or not especially if R2 slides on the outfield side of the bag.
BU has a great angle for the tag, and can see right through the fielder and the runner etc.,
But, we still like for our PU to take third on the second throw. Its easy for the PU to move toward the mound to see the plays at first and then with a few quick steps be in perfect position for the throw to third which is always going to be a developing play.
As a BU I can cover both, but if my PU calls me off I don't have a problem with that either.
I think that might answer the question but not sure.
Thanks
David