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Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)
THoy,
1. Halfway between 2B and the pitcher's plate (not the back of the mound).
2. Two steps toward the mid-point of the HP-3B line (not directly toward 3B).
JM
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2 is more appropriate for a steal of 3rd. Generally, on a tag play, you need an angle to the runner's path to the base. A runner returning to 3rd from HP requires a different angle than one approaching from 2nd base. Heading toward the mid-point of the baseline reduces the desired angle on the former.