Just curious

[radwaste50]

With runner on first B position is between the rubber and 2nd about half way and in line approximately from the plate to the edge of the dirt of the pitchers circle.
With runners at other bases C position is about the same on the other side of the mound.

[Emperor Ump]

Originally Posted by radwaste50

With runner on first B position is between the rubber and 2nd about half way and in line approximately from the plate to the edge of the dirt of the pitchers circle.
With runners at other bases C position is about the same on the other side of the mound.

You also have the deep & shallow C. Deep for when a runner only on 3rd...

[dash_riprock]

Deep B/C is not used in 2-man mechanics. Plus, with R3, deep C would give you the worst angle on a pickoff throw.

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

Deep B/C is not used in 2-man mechanics. Plus, with R3, deep C would give you the worst angle on a pickoff throw.

I respectfully disagree. If the runner at third is coming back into the bag, deep "C" is a good angle. Deep C will cause you to run more to get an angle
on a steal of third.

[rngrck]

I need some clarification while in the C position. R3 , ground ball to F6 who goes to F3 for out. Where should the BU be positioned to make call at 1st? I find myself sometimes getting caught moving away from throw. My Bad!!

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by rngrck

I need some clarification while in the C position. R3 , ground ball to F6 who goes to F3 for out. Where should the BU be positioned to make call at 1st? I find myself sometimes getting caught moving away from throw. My Bad!!

Part of this depends on the number of outs and the specific runner configuration (because you need to be ready for the next play), but moving into the working area is a good bet. If there is only R3 and two outs, you could also move more toward the edge of the grass between first and second -- especially if F6 charges the ball.

In any event, stay out of the way of the throw.

[PeteBooth]

I disagree. The advent of the metal bat has not only caused me but other umpires as well to set up "deeper" then we normally would had the participants use wood.

I know the mechanics used do not differentiate metal vs. wood but it is a reality. It is very difficult to react to a line shot off of a metal bat. I got hit once in the leg and it wasn't pleasurable. I was fortunate in that nothing was broken just very sore. You have a "split second" to move and that's not much.

Therefore I find myself in a deeper position when Varsity level and up type players are using metal as opposed to wood. The angle in certain situations might be somewhat compromised but I think for the vast majority we all have to work the next day.

Pete Booth