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Old Wed May 09, 2007, 08:29am
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
I have had to work solo behind the mound (once for a Varsity game) a couple of times when I was called on my cell at the last minute, with no gear or uniform available. I really don't care what R2 is doing. I will let the ball turn me where I need to look. The best thing to do is just relax and let the ball dictate your next move.
Steve, on a varsity game without equipment, I totally agree (and in fact posted a similar example above). And yes, it doesn't matter at varsity what R2 is doing.

The poster, however, was talking about LL, and a game where he knew he was working, so he would be equipped. He was suggesting that maybe he'd work behind the mound in a LL game - a game where they aren't allowed to lead off ... he can't see that runner from there, and having equipment, there's no reason to be working behind the mound. No plusses. Important minuses. Stay behind the catcher.
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