Proper Mechanic R2 Advancing

[BSUmp16]

Originally Posted by Tim C

I have always been taught (and therefore teach) that as a PU when the R2/R1 situation arises that I give the signal that dictates that I (as PU) will be watching the ball inflight as I move out from behind the plate.

When there is a catch and tag-up I will always have the play at third THIS allows the BU to stay in the working area and be ready for a play on R1 advancing from 1st to 2nd.

Frankly, I have never seen this taught anyway else.

T

That's where I'm coming from. This is what I've been taught and always done. Question is: Is there ever a situation with R1 & R2 less than 2 out and a fly ball to the "Big V" where PU takes a tagging R2 into third?