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Originally posted by BJ Moose
3 man mech. R1, R3. 0 Outs. OF course, on a base hit, we run the "rotation". UIC has 3rd. U1 covers home.
But this is a flyball to Left, F7 moving toward line, UIC ball. Does this negate the rotation? So that U1 reads this and comes in and pivots... UIC stays home for possible tag up and play. OR would you still run the rotation. UIC up at third, with U1 taking possible play on R3 if tagup?
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The fly ball belongs to UIC, as does the tag at third base. He will position himself part way up the line, so that he can line up the catch and tag, and retreat to home for any play at the plate. U1 will line himself up to call the tag at first. Following the catch U3 has the play at 3rd if R3 tags and then returns, or the play at 2nd if R1 tags and goes. If R3 returns AND R1 tags and goes, then U3 has the play at 3rd and U1 has the play at 2nd (mucho hustle req'd!).
IF the fly ball drops in, UIC will have responsibility for the play on R1 if he goes all the way to third.
In all situations, communicate with your partners to avoid a breakdown in coverage. And this should be discussed at the pregame with your partners.
Thom
Member UT