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Originally Posted by SAump
I thought PU was to remove the apparant runner from 1B after all action has stopped. If BR actions should happen to go unnoticed by PU, then defense may appeal BR left at 1B. Has this "ole mechanic" been adjusted lately?
The play happens far to frequently. F2 and defense also have a reponsibility of knowing the situation. BR actions are within rules and are not considered interference. When and why should PU new duties include "pounding" the batter out until someone got the message?
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You are correct in that the players are supposed to know the situation but there again, we are dealing with non-professional players, aren't we? If I stand there pumping out the batter and he still takes off, it's not my problem. If F2 throws to first, it's not my problem either. When the $hit hits the fan because the B1 took off, I am covered because I was doing my job. the coaches can't say a word to me about it.
PWL noted that in FED, we are supposed to pump out B1 if he takes off. I just took that mechanic to the rest of the my games. It has lowered the arguments tremendously.