Runner required to “get out of way” DP?

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Originally Posted by LRZ

I note no emoticon or blue font, so I assume you were serious.

If so, that's a new one on me. Never heard of this mechanic. Who teaches it, where is it taught, where is it employed?

It’s a localized mechanic used by some umpires here. It’s quite simple, actually. PU has a perfect look at a pulled foot/swipe tag, as well as INT/OBS at first. He will be no further away than U1 when the relay throw arrives. In case of an overthrow, U1 takes B/R into second & third, and PU has plenty of time to retreat to the plate in the unlikely event B/R advances that far.

It does require PU to hustle up the line, which is a deterrent for some.