Three Man Mechanics:

[EMD]

Three Man Mechanics:

My partners & I where discussing the benefits of standing opposite the pitchers throwing hand while in the either B or C position while using the Three Man Mechanics. I have always been instructed to set your self in B or C, regardless of the pitcher. The primary benefit that was described to me is that you will lessen your visibility from the batter because you are not standing directly behind the pitcher throwing arm. I am not sure I understand with this benefit and seems to me with runners on second and if you are in the B slot, then making the call at third on a steal (or any other banger) will put in a poor position to make the right call.

What are your thoughts/ or experiences with this?

Thank you


[Edited by EMD on Aug 3rd, 2005 at 11:18 AM]