Which is better: B or C?

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Originally Posted by Mrumpiresir

In the past, I was having trouble getting a good view of pickoffs and the pulled foot from the B position. I realized I was much too deep to get a decent angle on the play, so I moved in about two steps toward the plate which is essentially the same angle you get from the C position . This gives me a much better angle and I haven't had any problems since. (Fortunately my reactions are still good enough to avoid getting hit by a batted ball). As far as the steal of second, I try to move toward third so I am directly behind the throw which also gives a better view. These work for me.

To get an even better view, follow that line and take steps towards the plate when a pickoff happens. Steps toward first base don't really give you much (if you're doing that).