1st base or 3rd base extended?

[justanotherblue]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

Are you sure you want to be 3BLX on a throw from RF? Isn't it the other way around...throw from RF you would be 1BLX throw from LF you would be 3LBX...

Yes, I'm sure I want to be there. Generally speaking, with a ball coming from RF, a swipe tag develops. However, you can get a blocking play at the plate also. Let the ball and the situation take you where you need to be. If the developing play looks like it is going to be a block of the plate, go 1BLX. Same as a throw from left field. Generaly speaking, a blocking play develops. go 1BLX. That allows you to see the blocking of the plate. However, you can also get a swipe tag situation develop with a throw off line, 3BLX is a better view of that.... now, all that said, use your eyes, feet and brain and try to get in the best postion possible for the play. Every play is different. As Jimmy would say, you have to umpire a little once in a while to get it right.