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Originally Posted by Big Slick
Who am I to disagree with the manual?
If I were the plate umpire on this play, after reading U3 chasing, I'm moving to the holding zone knowing that I have responsibility for R1 at 3rd or home. Once I read that R1 is rounding 3rd, I'm moving back to the plate (while not being in the runner's way), maybe even trying to get point of plate. The key is reading the runner and the throw.
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And when you look to your right and see U1 standing next to you? 
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