Theory behind B and C positions

[soundedlikeastrike]

Criticality of the play should dictate which position BU takes, the closer to HP the more critical the play.

R1, B you have both covered, PO and the steal.

R2, C, PO and steal attempt.

R3, C, PO attempt.

R1, R2, C, PO at 2nd more critical than PO at 1B, steal of 3rd more critical than steal of 2nd.
etc. etc.

B with R3, or C with R1 is good for one thing, killing grass.

The guys in Wi, if they think "making smaller sideways profiles is gonne keep em safer, rethink that. The human head is pretty much round, and the eyes are best used for tracking a moving object while "facing it".

[jicecone]

Well, as we can see here , when in Rome do as you like.

Actually depending on the level, usually depends on wether I am in B or C. Usually, in games where da boys shave you rarely see a pickoff at third. HS JV and below it becomes a pain in the butt sometimes but, you will have a closer view. I am always in B with R1 only. Just easier to sell on a close pick.

[cardinalfan]

I've experimented and found that if I stay in C with R1 & R3, the pitcher will try to pick off R1 or there is a banger at first. Nothing happens at R3.

If I decide to go to B with R1 & R3, the catcher snaps a quick throw to third, or the runner steals second on the first pitch with no throw and I go back to C anyway.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by jicecone

Well, as we can see here , when in Rome do as you like.

Actually depending on the level, usually depends on wether I am in B or C. Usually, in games where da boys shave you rarely see a pickoff at third. HS JV and below it becomes a pain in the butt sometimes but, you will have a closer view. I am always in B with R1 only. Just easier to sell on a close pick.

I believe the pickoff at third we are discussing is the catcher trying to pick the runner, not the pitcher.