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Originally Posted by Big Slick
Look, we are all in this together, so my advice is to "live and let live." Work the mechanics in the organization that is on your hat/shirt/ball bag, etc (and what your UIC wants). There is value in both points of view (while there are negatives as well). And you don't want to get in a battle with Irish, he is old and stubborn enough to not give up  (not to mention that he has the best buttonhook on the Eastern Seaboard).
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And you know why? Because I'm off with the batted ball. And I find that to be a problem with many umpires who fight the I/O. Just call me Flash!
Big, as usual, you are right, every year a new group coming in thinking they have just discovered the C-fold towel or sliced bread. I was working a rim at and ASA Major NC more than a decade ago and the key is the crew.
I was also working something similar to what they now call the GD in 1966. Difference was working with a balloon which meant only resting the right hand on the leg. Also, tried the scissors a couple different years to change it up a little, but always ended up with back issues.
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As for the original play, in ASA/Fed play, BU would have the tag of R1 (from inside the diamond), and if the ball is caught, take the runner into third. If the ball is dropped, PU would have the runner at third. For NCAA 2-umpire (or 3-umpire with a umpire chasing), the tag would be the remaining base umpire (inside or outside the diamond) and the throw the third would belong to PU
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BS, little twist on this play. Let's put the catch on the RF line. What are the responsibilities now?