Advice, please

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Originally posted by rickfriedmann

I'm still fairly new at this and I have two questions I'd like the forum's advice on.
First, when I'm in A what fly balls do I REALLY go out on?

The answer to the aforementioned can vary game to game. What I mean is this.

Are you doing a night game where the lighting isn't perfect.

Is the field facing the wrong way? By the wrong way I mean the sun is directly in your eyes.

To sum up this is a must in Pre-Game and if the PU says he is having trouble picking up the ball from center field to right, then when you are in "A" - Go out on EVERY fly ball to play it safe. Also, make it CRYSTAL CLEAR that if you are going to go out that the PU hustles and takes all the base-running responsibilities.

As others mentioned you NEVER go out in "B" or "C" but you can go to the edge of the dirt area where the outfield grass starts to get a good look.

Follow the mechanics of your association but adjust to field demensions and night games if you have to.

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