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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
I never did reply to Mike, but I like all of his proposals except the mechanics change. I don't feel that the traditional "in line with 3B" position is in the traffic area, and the C side takes away the most important angle, the front edge (1B side) of the bag on the steal.
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Steve,
I think you are seeing this from the wrong angle.
I don't suggest the umpire stays behind the SS, but when the SS vacates the space, the umpire moves forward into the diamond which gives a great view of the front edge of the base.