[justanotherblue]

Had this discussion the other day in my pre-game. Both the Red book (PBUC as well as Jim Evans book) as well as the FEd have PU heading toward third on this play. The NCAA generally speaking has the PU heading up 1st base line for the pulled foot swipe tag/overthrow. Leaving the back door play at third to the BU. Basically in the NCAA, they're playing the odds on the play. That is, overall you will see more pulled foot swipe tags in a game than the back door play at third. So it comes down to what you feel is more important. The pulled foot swipe tag or the back door play at 3B, that also could wind up with a swipe tag between the ball, player and you. I prefer the Pro mechaninc, heading to 3B, UNTIl the play on R1 at 2B. If he is out, I cut across the diamond to the 1B line for the pulled foot, swipe tag help. If he's not out, I'll continue toward the library. If there is an overthrow, stop, reverse course and take the ball. You most likely won't be further than four to six steps up the line. Using this mechanic, as Jimmy say's , sometimes you gotta umpire. As the BU, just know you may have to do just that, move and gain an angle for the swipe tag. Another point often made is with two runners why are both of you with only one?