Mon Jul 30, 2012, 03:10pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Slick
There was a statement made about "holding zones." As was relayed by the staff, when all three umpires are "in" (meaning no umpire chased), there "is no holding zone" (the quotes here reflect an actual quote). Therefore, (as not demonstrated in the video) with no runners on or a runner on first: on a base hit, the PU trails the BR, then should take a position at third. No holding zone, just calling position.
NCAA mechanics allow the PU to utilize the holding zone in front of the circle for the same play.
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What about the "route" getting there, through the RHB or left of catcher?
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