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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
ASA mechanics are based on training thousands across the nation, but I wouldn't define them as the lowest common denominator. Having proposed a mechanic change for the three-umpire system, I discovered that the positions A, B, C or D are not standardly used among the NUS.
Obviously, I don't believe the C is the greatest position, either. But I don't think it is the worst. I have no problem with the C shading the 3B side of the the SS if the player's positions permit it. The priority call is that at 3B, not 1B. Making a call from this position is not that bad.
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I think thats the flawed opinion with R1@3b, if thats what you mean.
The priority is not R1@3b for BU, because thats not going to be the play in most cases.. the play will be @ 1b.
I would go so far as to say say with R1@3b, a better position than shading to 3b is even B. But C's fine, but you need to shade to 2B from C. You can easily get a 90 on a pick off but your call is 1B. There is hardly any conceivable play and certainly no taught plays (ie check 3 go 1) with that field position that is advantaged by BU shading 3b.
the only thing I can think of is a shorter jog to cover 3 if R1 is caught in a run down.. other than that .. what is the priority at 3b for BU?
1. Make sure they dont leave early
2. Call the pick off..
Thats it.
The rest of what happens involves 1b.
And there aint one blue clicking this thread who can do more than swivel and take a step in the <2.4 seconds it will take for the banger thats coming at 1.
Where you are at the pitch is where you will call the banger other than 1 movement.
If youre in the grass edge youre calling the banger from what? A country mile or thereabouts.
Im curious as to why you would even mention BU shading to 3b in any case other than R1@2b.