[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by cbfoulds

3-4 feet [I use Davis].

If you're getting in the way of F2's arm when he throws, AT LEAST one of the following is true:

* You are too close
* You are not in the "slot"
* You are insufficiently mobile: MOVE after the pitch is caught.

#2 is the most likely source of routine/ frequent contact [hiding behind F2].

1) This is a good answer. It addresses a problem that many new umpires probably have.

2) Was the original poster a troll? I don't know. If he is, so what? The question is a valid question from any new umpire and so let us take that position when answering the OP so that any new umpire can learn.

MTD, Sr.