FP Mechanics-purpose of "A"-position-2 man

[KBoy]

Staying out on a ball to left field is a great mechanic when used properly. Stay out on a routine fly or single that may be stretched into a double. You have the ball, runner and fielder in front of you for a tag play at second. I only use this with no runners on; If something unusual happens the plate umpire can easily come up to third.

With a routine double or fly ball to the gap, you still come to the infield and be ready for the runner advancing to third. I like it, but there needs to be a little modification and pregame discussion with the plate umpire about the runner going to third if the ball eludes a fielder.