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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
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.
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I dont think we are talking about the same positioning if PU is inline HP to 2B. I move a lot quicker than that. If I have a banger at 3 I am there, around 8 feet or so.
R1 @ 1B less than 2 outs, slow developing bunt, play is to 1B, you have play which is obviously developing at 3B. You can pause for the play at 1B pulled foot mumbo jumbo (another ASA flaw, this is not the priority the lead runner is), but you need to be moving up the line, the runner will be rounding by then. Now you have 2 seconds or so.
You should be right there when the play happens.