What I meant by the saddle was a working position behind the rubber to where I could get to anywhere quickly.
I started the play in B. R1 advanced to 3rd on the play, so I had to respect the idea that we could have a play at 3rd. I also realized that B/R rounded 1st a bit too far, and they could throw behind them there. So, not knowing where the play would be, I ended up in the saddle, the working area behind the pitcher.
When I realized that the play was going to first, a took a couple of steps to get an angle and close a bit of distance down, stopped, and was ready to make the call.
2 man mechanics, a system of compromise. Heck, even 4 man would have this play a bit abandoned if the bases were full.
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