Quote:
|
Originally Posted by wadeintothem
Youre not closer. How can you say youre closer? Are we measuring in in inches? There is no significant difference in distance.
You do make some valid points, although I dont think you are in the way of a rounding runner.
And does it out way the disadvantage of having a play develop behind you?
Outside the line it all developes in front of you. Inside the line you come up, tracking and turn following the play.
If you read it properly, you wont be there on a rounding play anyway, You dont need to be there. You need to be right there on a banger.
|
Let's say you get an errant throw to 3B, and the runner rounds the base. If you're inside the diamond, a 90 degree angle to the tag will probably put you in a line from HP to 2B. Continue that line. Staying inside will put you 2-3 feet closer to 3B than staying outside, especially if the runner hook-slides.
Yes, you won't have other plays in front of you, and that's a disadvantage. However, we're talking 2 umpire mechanics. The BU should be outside, keeping their responsibilities in front of them as well.
Inside-outside theory is just that - a theory. Built into the practice of that theory is the fact that you will often have runners at your back, but those runners should be covered by your partner. It's not perfect.
That's why it's a theory.