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Originally Posted by Justme561
I have a difference of opinion with a fellow umpire that maybe you guys can help with.
We were working a college scrimmage today and had the following play.
Runner on 2B. The batter hits a ground ball to left field. The runner from 2B rounds 3rd and heads for home. The left fielder throws it to the 3rd baseman, who has moved toward the outfield grass, who then throws to home. There's a close sliding play at home.
The question is where should U1 have been positioned to make the call?
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Assuming U1 means the plate umpire, he should be at the point of the plate to read the throw home and adjust accordingly. Usually, the place to be is the 3rd base line extended.
The PU also has R2's touch of 3rd base.