3 Man System. How to Re-Load?

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally posted by JEL
Don't get a chance to work 3-man as much as I would like, but work on it as much as possible anyway.

After a "rotation" where the PU ends up at 3B, what is the accepted procedure to re-set positions when play has ceased? Does PU stay facing infield (and ball) until BU's get into position, or vice-versa. Come to think about it, How should it be done in the 2-man?

Also, if PU keeps watch after the play, should s/he remain stationary, or is slowly backing up out of the infield while still watching acceptable?

Just really trying to gear up for August! want to look as sharp as possible!

In 3 man, U1 must rotate home when PU rotates to 3B. At the end of play, and ball in the circle, U1 calls time to reset positions. If PU remains in any holding position, and does not commit to 3B, he retains control. Remain stationary until U1 and U3 are in their appropriate position, acknowledge their positions (make eye contact before turning away), then turn and hustle back behind the plate. These are the moments noticed that allow you to stand out when all else is equal.

That, and pray for that shot to RF with no runners on, with U1 going out. Easiest ticket to Sunday is for PU to hustle up that line and sell a call at 1B in front of the UIC.

[Edited by AtlUmpSteve on May 25th, 2005 at 05:17 PM]