Mechanic Screwups ??????

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Originally posted by jicecone

R1, R2. Pitcher throws to 2nd and catches R2 off bag. Defense has R2 in pickle. I, as PU, come from behind plate. As I get in front, the defense has now decided to play on R1 that is heading toward second. They now have R1 in a pickle. I begin to commit myself up the first base line and inform my partner that I am there.

Stay with the lead runner. Once you are in position tell your partner "Steve I've got the lead runner"

The reason you stay with the lead runner is because there could be a potential play at the plate and there is no confusion.

Should the lead runner head back towards second communicate this loudly with your partner.

In a 2 Person crew as PU always stay with lead runner because you never know what is going to happen especially if there is a play at the plate. It's one thing not to have any umpires covering first base it's another to have No-one covering Home plate.

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