New NFHS Two-Umpire Mechanic.

[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.