Fri Mar 30, 2007, 10:53am
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Originally Posted by varefump
This is an easy play to cover if umpires use Modern Mechanics and get rid of the antiquated Inside-Out/Outside-In principle.
On the play discribed, the BU would rotate around 2nd base staying outside the diamond. ... snip ... The BU should now be positioned near the normal 'B' starting position where he/she can move to cover any play at 1st or second.
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YUK!  , especially " positioned near the normal 'B' starting position"
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