3 man rotation question

[falsecut]

Uh, where is the third umpire?


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[RKBUmp]

Originally Posted by falsecut

Uh, where is the third umpire?


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With a runner on first, U3 would be behind 2nd base.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

With a runner on first, U3 would be behind 2nd base.

And now responsible for 2nd and 1st if there would have been any play.

[falsecut]

Originally Posted by falsecut

Uh, where is the third umpire?


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Ok, read this initially wrong so never mind question. Seems like U1 better be able to make call and move 60 feet before R1 moves 180 feet. While difficult, that shouldn't be impossible even for a slower ump.


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[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by falsecut

Ok, read this initially wrong so never mind question. Seems like U1 better be able to make call and move 60 feet before R1 moves 180 feet. While difficult, that shouldn't be impossible even for a slower ump.


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Agree that it should work, but with different numbers.
The rotation is to the RH box side of HP, from a position 12 - 15 feet outside 1st; so about 85 feet; starting when R1 approaches 2nd, so 120 feet for her.

[DTQ_Blue]

Disagree with "starting when R1 approaches 2nd" because the out hasn't occurred at 1B yet. Remember R1 gets off the base on the release of the pitch and takes off when the bunt is laid down so she is already at 2B when the out is made. But as I said, I don't want to rush the call because I've seen F3s drop a ball that appeared to be caught, so I pause for a second or two and R1 is on her way to 3B. Yes, I should have gone home as soon as I made my call at 1B, but that "as soon" is not as soon as it would be on a base hit where there is no play at 1B and I would release for home much sooner.