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With R1 and a ground ball hit, PU should be heading towards third in the event the ground ball gets through and there is a rotation. If the ball is fielded, PU stops and gets into position for continuing action at second on double play, third base side of mound, and subsequent assistance on pulled foot at first, usually a step or two towards first to create an angle.
With R1, R2 and bases loaded, and ground ball. Plate umpire hits the point of plate and adjusts to whatever play occurs. If a double play is attempted with first play at second, PU should get 1BLE to observe continuing action at second. He is then in position to see touches at home and possible pulled foot/swipe tag at first.
The FPSR responsibility falls on BU until the ball is released to first. Responsibility then shifts to the PU for the continuing action. There is no shared responsibility on the call at any time. It is either BU's, or PU's after throw.
If PU's initial position for the call is on the first base side of the mound, there is no way he can be in correct position in the event the ball gets through in a rotation situation.
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