plate ump covering 3rd

[Justme]

The association that I work high school ball for (California Baseball Umpires Association) says to handle it this way:

#1

2-Man Mechanics
Runner on 1B - Ball hit to infielder
Base umpire takes play at 2nd & 1st

Note: Follow flight of ball; do not turn head too quickly after play at 2nd.

Watch for possible runner interference. Plate umpire should watch play at 2nd before and after pivot man has released the ball. Plate umpire is responsible for interference call after the ball has been released.



#2
2-Man Mechanics
Runner on 2B - Ball hit to infielder and runner attempts to advance to 3rd.
Base umpire will call tag play on runner.

Note: Plate umpire will watch touching of bases by batter-runner for possible appeal play.

Also, if base umpire has the responsibility for a possible trapped ball, the plate umpire must watch for legal tag ups and assist the base umpire on appeal plays.



#3
2-Man Mechanics
Runner on 2B - Ball hit to infielder and throw goes to 1st base

Plate umpire must take play at 3rd base.

Note: If ball is overthrown at 3rd, the plate umpire umpire must cover home plate in the event of a possible play.