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Originally Posted by Andy
I know some will disagree with me, but I believe PU needs to stay in the vicinity of home looking down the 1b line to help with the pulled foot, then release to get the play at third. Don't go directly up the line to third, take a path approx halfway between 3b and the pitchers circle, then adjust with the throw. Ideally, you get set, watch the play, and close to the base as you make the call. If you hustle, you can get a decent look at the play.
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Andy,
I agree with you. After verifying whether or not a puuled foot at 1B, bust your tail to 3B for that call. I'll state that I'm far faster than most, in moving as an umpire, but all should be able to take care of responsibilities of being able to help with pulled foot at 1b (Isn't this the call that statistics show has the most ejections?) - and still get to a good calling position for the play at
3B.