Voluntary Release Play...

[PeteBooth]

TussAgee11]I'm in B, runners on 1st and 3rd.

In a 2 person system we cannot be everywhere but in the future, try experimenting with the "C" position. I know this all depends upon the protocol that is followed in one's area but from my experience, you get a much better look on plays such as yours and in addition steal attempts as well. You are less prone to get 'blocked out" by a fielder.

The contra to this is "what about the pick-off attempt by F1 from C. IMO, you can still get a good angle on the pick-off from "C". Therefore, if possible experiment with "C" and see if you get a "better look" on these type plays. Also, for the most part summer ball should be about trying new things either a new plate stance or a change in mechanics etc.

Pete Booth

[Don Mueller]

Originally Posted by PeteBooth

In a 2 person system we cannot be everywhere but in the future, try experimenting with the "C" position. I know this all depends upon the protocol that is followed in one's area but from my experience, you get a much better look on plays such as yours and in addition steal attempts as well. You are less prone to get 'blocked out" by a fielder.

I think B is much better in this situation.
In B F6 is facing you, ball is between you and f6.
In C f6 can easily get body betwwen you and ball. In fact a good f6 will block you out if the throw is going to beat r1.
In the OP f6 would have staightened up after the tag, turned inside toward home preparing to throw. That turn to the inside would be a perfect view from b. If F6 had the ball at that point Tuss would have very easily seen the voluntary release.
The only issue on this play is timing not positioning.