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Old Mon Feb 26, 2007, 12:56pm
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Originally Posted by bigsig
Under the 2 man system, the base umpire is responsible for the batter-runner all the way to 3rd base (page 245).

On all balls hit through the infield the mechanic I use is to button hook into the infield and observe the BR touch 1st base. This puts you in a good position to watch if there is a throw from the outfield to first or to cut across the infield as the BR continues running to 2nd and/or 3rd.

Hope this helps.
BU can't go into fair territory (and hence be ready to button hook) in the OP scenario without getting into the middle of the throw (potentially). This situation is where the BU starting in the "almost B" position has an advantage.
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