body position for Position B and C

[CO ump]

When I'm in B with R1 I'm chest up to the 45' line and in middle to short B.

In this position I can look 45deg. (not over my shoulder) at F1 and all the action on the mound as well as home plate and also with just a move of the head (again, without having to look over my shoulder) see the pickoff at first.
The pickoff at first sometimes can be very quick and I don't want to be moving during the tag nor do I want to be looking over my shoulder.
For me, hands on my knees, very stable and just a turn of the head in short to middle B gives me a great angle and a steady look.

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by CO ump

When I'm in B with R1 I'm chest up to the 45' line and in middle to short B.

CO ump,

FYI. That would be contrary to "best practices" as described in the PBUC "red Book" and what is taught at Evans' schools.

JM

[CO ump]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

CO ump,

FYI. That would be contrary to "best practices" as described in the PBUC "red Book" and what is taught at Evans' schools.

JM

I'm certainly willing to change, it's just a practive I've evolved to.
I've never had any evaluations mention it.
I would like to know however what the cons of my approach are and the benefits of the best practices.