Theory behind B and C positions

[chartrusepengui]

newbie question - I've watched 3 games this week. In 2 0f the 3 games - 2 person system, the BU was in C with R1 on first. We follow Fed here. This goes against what the manual says. I asked and was told that they go to C in this sit because they can turn and face first from C at the pitch. they get a "great" angle and have a slim profile to the batter/ball if hit towards them. I was also told that being a rook - I should follow the manual. Is this common?

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

newbie question - I've watched 3 games this week. In 2 0f the 3 games - 2 person system, the BU was in C with R1 on first. We follow Fed here. This goes against what the manual says. I asked and was told that they go to C in this sit because they can turn and face first from C at the pitch. they get a "great" angle and have a slim profile to the batter/ball if hit towards them. I was also told that being a rook - I should follow the manual. Is this common?

That's weird, because you do not have the best angle for a pickoff at 1B from C... not sure why those guys are there.

[PeteBooth]

The use of the metal bat determines where I go.

I have been hit once off of a metal bat and luckily nothing major happened. I felt some pain for a while but nothing earth shattering. I simply had no time to react.

If there is R3 and we have a Right hand power hitter up, I go to B if it's a lefty I go to "C".

In other words I try and go opposite of the persons power alley.

Also, I do not know about the rest of you but when the particpants use metal I am in a much "deeper" position then I would be if wood is used.

Nothing like a good ole fashion wood bat game.

Pete Booth