2-Man System Mechanic

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by mbyron

In the games I work, I can't recall the last time I saw a pickoff at 3B, which is the only rationale for starting in C.

How about snap throws from F2?

[bob jenkins]

IHSA standard in BU in C only when a steal of third is "possible" (i.e., an R2 and no R3) So, they'd have us in B regardless of the number of outs.

I disagree with that, but use it when I work their games.

It's appropriate if BU can't move from C to get a good look at the play at first. For most of us, the starting position has almost no bearing on the ending position on those plays.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

IHSA standard in BU in C only when a steal of third is "possible" (i.e., an R2 and no R3) So, they'd have us in B regardless of the number of outs.

I disagree with that, but use it when I work their games.

B with R2, R3? I don't like that at all.

It's appropriate if BU can't move from C to get a good look at the play at first. For most of us, the starting position has almost no bearing on the ending position on those plays.

+1

[JJ]

With a runner on 3B and2 out, I always move back to B. Always have (for about 30 years). Can't remember if I was told to do it, but I always figured it would get me the extra step toward that inning ending play at first base.

JJ

[MrUmpire]

From C I have the perfect angle and distance on plays from throws from either F1 or F2.

Should the Batter hit the ball to the infield, I have more than enough time to adjust to a play at first.

B with, R3 only, requires adjustments on plays at both first and third and any call at third on a throw requires more of a "sell" from that distance.

I'll take C regardless of the outs.