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Old Mon Feb 26, 2007, 04:25pm
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Originally Posted by Skahtboi
More importantly, the plate umpire, hustling straight through the middle of the diamond will be able to get not just a better angle than the BU for a potential play at second, but the best angle. Often times "good enough" just isn't really good enough, especially in higher level games.
I agree, just trying to cover all aspects, especially if the PU does not react. Even if covered in pre-game, the PU might not read it the same.
Caveat: the switch requires verbal communication by the PU, as Larry said.
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