Overthrows with Pressure

[BigTex]

I will take option C-

The BU in a 2-man system should never go into foul territory on a play like this.

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by BigTex

I will take option C-

The BU in a 2-man system should never go into foul territory on a play like this.

While I agree with this assertion as a "principle", I disagree with its presentation an an "absolute".

JM

[canadaump6]

Originally Posted by BigTex

I will take option C-

The BU in a 2-man system should never go into foul territory on a play like this.

I try not to go into foul. Have to avoid both the runner and base coach, and the runner crossing the base could block me from seeing a pulled foot. However, if my base partner is comfortable with going into foul, I certainly would want to take the batter runner to 2nd and 3rd.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by BigTex

I will take option C-

The BU in a 2-man system should never go into foul territory on a play like this.

Wow, you posted my choice in the fifth post of the thread! Why in the world should the BU ever feel that much pressure from F-4 to move into foul territory? If F-4 is that close to the line, and F-3 can't get to the ball, then start moving in towards the cut. I always hated it when the BU would automatically figure he would move into foul ground any time F-4 moved to his left to field a grounder, making me run my butt off on the overthrow. I am of the same philosophy as Big Tex here: Option C.

Oh, in the poll, I voted that the PU takes the runner, because good old BU already stepped into foul territory, and you can't get the pooh back in the bear.