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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
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.
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My thoughts are that 1) we will have to wait on the SS to vacate, and that may get us there late, 2) if we react early, we may end up tangled with the SS, and 3) getting inside will require us to wait for the throw to pass, otherwise we are in the line of the throw; that leaves a very short time to take the last few steps to the necessary secondary angle if they do a hook slide to the outfield side, get set, see the play, make the call.
Sorry, I just see too many weaknesses.