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Originally Posted by CecilOne
Why is the PU inside the diamond? 
Please don't use the term "initial play" in this context, just for batted ball. |
For that rotation (No runners on/U1 chases/ball not caught, on a
double or triple) PU's mechanic and responsibility is:
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"Move all the way to a primary position for a possible force play at first base."
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"Watch the batter-runner approach, touch, or round at first base."
for a triple add......
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"As the batter-runner advances to third base, mirror the advancement by moving all the way to the point of plate holding area."
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"Watch any play at third base and be prepared to give help if requested.".......(my words) or needed, such as a possible rundown.
Being as how U3 could have a rundown occur at any time, that help might be needed at any point of the PU's movement back to the point of plate holding area. His movement to third base to cover that end of the rundown would have him inside the diamond.