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Originally posted by rhsc
The clinics around here are putting the BU between first and second, just far enough away from second baseman. In this sitch BU would move to inside the base line turning towards first. Depending on sitch with other BR would influence action after that. If BR on first in this sitch, turn toward second, PU has first if throw-back comes there instead of trying to get the lead BR. If BR on second or third BU has first and second, PU has third and home. Thats how we do it. I have seen different styles, one draw-back here is the BU sometimes has to turn his back on the ball; better to turn your back on the ball than the BR. ASA slow pitch only.

Of course, the BU must turn their back to the ball. The BU's responsibility on a base hit to the outfield is to watch the runner(s) touch the bases. You try to pick-up the ball between those instances you need to watch the base.

As one gains experience, s/he will get a sense of timing during the play and know when to glance this way or that to watch the runners and locate the ball.