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Originally Posted by Mrumpiresir
In the past, I was having trouble getting a good view of pickoffs and the pulled foot from the B position. I realized I was much too deep to get a decent angle on the play, so I moved in about two steps toward the plate which is essentially the same angle you get from the C position . This gives me a much better angle and I haven't had any problems since. (Fortunately my reactions are still good enough to avoid getting hit by a batted ball). As far as the steal of second, I try to move toward third so I am directly behind the throw which also gives a better view. These work for me.
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Our association, at its first (winter) meeting, really stressed this. In B or C they want us much closer in. I was startled at how much better a view I got in B of pick-off attempts. Like MrUmpire, we were taught to step towards the 45' line.