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Originally Posted by Chess Ref
Our local HS ASSOC has switched a mechanic and I need some help.
We are now staying out on hits to LF. If the ball gets by the left fielder do I need to buttonhook in at this point or do I stay out ?
Also when would I come in if the batter-runner goes for a triple or do I stay out all the way to 3rd ?
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As an NCAA mechanic, the staying outside theory is really designed for the three umpire system. In that case, since U3 is coming in to 2nd, and PU is trailing, there is no benefit to coming inside.
In two man, staying outside really only should be used on the clean single. If F7 bobbles, and there is to be a play at 2nd, stay outside and work parallel to the baseline. If they err on that play, PU should pick you up at 3rd. If the ball gets by F7 cleanly, you should cut inside first chance you get. If that is in front of the BR, great; if you allow her to pass you then cut in, you still have a better angle to get to 3rd. In no case should BU stay outside and rim, like on a stolen base, to 3rd, by choice.