[ozzy6900]

This is turning into Third World Umpiring, guys.

With no one on and a sure hit to the outfield, U3 moves in. The PU rotates up the third base line and after the touch of first, U1 goes mid-way to the plate. Now you have an umpire waiting for the runner.

With no one on, any fly ball has to have an umpire on the ball. The opposite base umpire comes in and the PU goes to the missing side. The umpire that went out to cover the ball then hustles back to cover the plate.

For those who have a problem with U3 coming in on the sure hit, I'm 53 years old, 255 lbs, have a heart condition, missing parts from my lower back, an active hernia and I make it to second base before the runner every time! If the BR tries to stretch it to third, my PU should be there (I always glance over to verify he's there). In the rare occasion that my PU took a nap, a simple angle toward the third base line puts me into position for the play at third. Of course, my PU better not show up now!