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Most umpires state emphatically that all tag calls at home plate belong to the BU, even after having a call at 3B. The FED mechanics (and I assume all) are very specific about the path the PU takes to 3B and the return path to take a runner home.
I am not sure of that. If I (BU) am at 3B for a call (say runner stole 2B and went to 3B on a throw into the outfield), and the ball gets past F5 then I am in trouble. I may have a 12' head start, but I am not going to beat that 16 year old to home plate. Thus I will be chasing the play - not a position any umpire wants to be in.
My partner and I work such that if BU goes to 3B, then BU comes to pitcher's plate. From there he is in a much better position to go to home should the ball get away at 3B.
What say you?
WMB
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