1BLX or 3BLX

[SanDiegoSteve]

Nick, are you sure you don't have 1BLX and 3BLX switched around there? I thought balls coming from right field were supposed to be 3BLX. That's how I see the TV guys do it.

[LMan]

A rule of thumb I was told was, maneuver to place yourself perpendicular to the throw.

So 3BLX for a throw from RF, 1BLX for a throw from LF.

Sadly, in the excitement of a plate play I dont always remember that

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by LMan

A rule of thumb I was told was, maneuver to place yourself perpendicular to the throw.

So 3BLX for a throw from RF, 1BLX for a throw from LF.

Sadly, in the excitement of a plate play I dont always remember that

It's easier to remember (imho) if you think, "If F2 misses this throw, I don't want to get hit." Self preservation has a way of getting you to the "right" spot. (And, of course, the play can break down so the the "right spot" becomes the "wrong spot")