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While it is nice to discuss thoughts and changes to mechanics, the changes have to make sense and put us in a better position on most calls. Also, I would like to read about these studies, are they real or just someone’s observations in which we are not fully aware of all the things that went into them?
With a runner on first working 2 man, 3 man, or 4 man, the base umpire inside would be looking for a steal play, double play, and FPSR interference at second. In 2 man we add the pickoff at first.
For all 4 plays, it has been my experience that B is the best place to be, and deep B is better for all except the pickoff. When I work 3 man, most weekends, and I am forced to go to deep C, left handed hitter, I will more times than not swing back into the dirt to see the steal play, because C is just a bad place to be for the steal. A bad throw and you are blocked-out; all you can really see is the fielders back.
In 2 man with the pickoff, if you are half way between the mound and second then you will not have a better angle in C than in B. However, if you are someone that works deep, then you quite possibly could, but if you make the adjustment and move up you will be fine.
Thoughts?
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