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Old Thu Feb 04, 2010, 03:52pm
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I do understand the thinking behind already "being there" however I still believe that there is more of a probability of something happening around 1st (overthrow, pulled foot, 45 ft line....) which would serve the PU better to be over that way. Isn't the BU first concern with a play at 2nd anyway which means he shouldn't be moving towards 1st?
If something is happening around first base that call belongs to the BU. The BU should not be looking at the PU as a crutch. If the BU is having trouble with the swipe tag / pulled foot then they need to work on their mechanics.

In a 2 person system we sacrifice distance for angle so on a play at second base the BU cannot over commit.

Also, as I stated to you in FED there is the FPSR.

In FED, it is the responsibilty of the PU to look for possible interference at second base so when we have R1 and the ball is hit in the infield after Fair / Foul the PU should be moving towards the mound or what's more commonly termed "the Library" in case a play is made at second base.

In your OP F5 threw to F3 so the PU can now move to cover third base. If the ball is overthrown the Pu should have no trouble in adjusting.

I am with Rich. BU's need to start being responsible for THEIR own calls and not rely on the PU. The PU already has plenty of responsibilities in a 2 person system.

IMO, the reason you are having trouble understanding this mechanic or disagree with this mechanic is because you want the PU to "be there" on a play at first should there be a swipe tag / pulled foot and IMO the BU needs to make this call PERIOD. Also, since we have a throw coming from 3rd base for all practical purposes the 45 ft lane rule is moot.

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