Field Ump positions

[tcblue13]

Some folks in our area are teaching that when third is the ONLY base occupied that the BU should position him/herself just to the 3B side of 2B (about 6 feet off) and behind F6. This provides a better view of the play at 1B and a better angle for the attempted pick off at 3B.

Sometimes F6 is playing too deep and it makes a rundown between 3B and HP a little harder to get to. I have tried it and have not really had a problem with it. You do see the play at first better especially if it comes from the left side of the IF.

[LIIRISHMAN]

Here on L.I. N.Y our mechanic with 3rd base occupied solely is to be on the second base side of 2nd base. This gives us a good view of the runner at 3rd and the play at 1st base on the B/R

[rodan55]

SP 2 man stealing PU has 3B. NO inside. Seen too many umpires hit doing Red shirt, or as Walt calls it USSR. Stay outside.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by LIIRISHMAN

...on the second base side of 2nd base....

Which of the four second base sides of second base would that be, exactly?

[tcblue13]

Originally Posted by LIIRISHMAN

Here on L.I. N.Y our mechanic with 3rd base occupied solely is to be on the second base side of 2nd base. This gives us a good view of the runner at 3rd and the play at 1st base on the B/R

Some of our guys use that mechanic as well but some think it is a little far away from classic C position

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by LIIRISHMAN

Here on L.I. N.Y our mechanic with 3rd base occupied solely is to be on the second base side of 2nd base. This gives us a good view of the runner at 3rd and the play at 1st base on the B/R

Are you talking about being in the B position with a runner on third? How can you possibly see a swipe tag that is made on a throwback trying to catch the runner returning to third??? Doesn't sound possible to me.