New NFHS Two-Umpire Mechanic.

[Lapopez]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

I have an intense dislike for the new NFHS Two-Umpire mechanic that requires the BU to be in the "B" position when there are Runners on 1B and 3B. I can truly say without exaggeration or hyperbole that well over 95% of the time I have had this situation, I have only been in the "B" for not more than two pitches because the Offensive Team has its Runner on 1B steal 2B...

I'm still in B with R2 and R3. Third base isn't in jeopardy of being stolen. That's the only time to be in C in Illinois. I agree with it.

[Publius]

A good general rule is for the BU to position himself based on the pre-pitch rotation.

If PU is rotating to 3rd, BU is in B. If PU is staying home, BU is in C.

With two outs and R2, R3 or R1, R2, R3, I like 'B'. With 0 or 1 out and RISP, I like C whether a steal of 3rd is possible or not. Back-picks happen, and when they do, I like to be nearer them.

[Forest Ump]

Originally Posted by Publius

A good general rule is for the BU to position himself based on the pre-pitch rotation.

If PU is rotating to 3rd, BU is in B. If PU is staying home, BU is in C.

With two outs and R2, R3 or R1, R2, R3, I like 'B'. With 0 or 1 out and RISP, I like C whether a steal of 3rd is possible or not. Back-picks happen, and when they do, I like to be nearer them.

I also work the deep B with two outs and bases loaded or R2,R3,( only when working varsity or juco ).

[David B]

Originally Posted by Forest Ump

I also work the deep B with two outs and bases loaded or R2,R3,( only when working varsity or juco ).

I agree with that, have always preferred to stay in B - still get a great look at any play.

Thanks
David

[Publius]

Originally Posted by David B

I agree with that, have always preferred to stay in B - still get a great look at any play.

Thanks
David

When F2 back-picks R3, you don't get a great look from B. It's a trade-off I find worthwhile with two outs, but I don't pretend it isn't without its detriments.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by Lapopez

I'm still in B with R2 and R3. Third base isn't in jeopardy of being stolen. That's the only time to be in C in Illinois. I agree with it.

That's a big call at 3B... credible distance is important. R2, R3, I'm in C.

[CT1]

Although our state mandates Position C for R2 + R3, many times I get moved to deep B by the runner and/or F6.

As long as you stay close to 2nd base, you get a good look at the snap throw to 3rd, and you're at a reasonably credible distance.