New position for BU

[LIIRISHMAN]

Here in NYS girls FP this is the mechanic that is used. The one problem I have is the 3rd baseman can shield your view when looking head on from this position.

[MNBlue]

Originally Posted by LIIRISHMAN

Here in NYS girls FP this is the mechanic that is used. The one problem I have is the 3rd baseman can shield your view when looking head on from this position.

With a runner on first only, and the BU in 'B' (hopefully), are you giving the PU the pick at first? Pretty much the same thing. Here, we are expecting our BU to get in position to make the call.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by MNBlue

With a runner on first only, and the BU in 'B' (hopefully), are you giving the PU the pick at first? Pretty much the same thing.

Here's as possible difference.

In my mind, (leave that alone, please ), a runner on 3B is most likely going to be in foul territory. Any quick return would most likely be in foul territory. If it is a close call on the outside of 3B, there is no way the BU is going to get even a good guess on the play, and the PU is very likely to be blocked by the runner's body.

An umpire in the C and moving after the pitch has a much better shot of getting some type of look. Even if still blocked, the perception is that the umpire is there for a call. This isn't available from working near 2B.

Secondly, where is a missed call most likely to hurt the defense, at 1B or 3B? Of course, none of us want to not see a play clearly, but it happens and there is no fool-proof set of mechanics to avoid it.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Secondly, where is a missed call most likely to hurt the defense, at 1B or 3B? Of course, none of us want to not see a play clearly, but it happens and there is no fool-proof set of mechanics to avoid it.

That was what I have been thinking throughout reading this thread... What is the priority, here? It may very well be that a play at 1B will happen more often than a pickoff attempt at 3B, but which is more important to get right?

Someone mentioned using B with 2 outs... that I can understand, since the play at 1st will prevent / allow a run to score.

But otherwise, it seems to me the priority should remain the runner at 3B.

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by LIIRISHMAN

Here in NYS girls FP this is the mechanic that is used. The one problem I have is the 3rd baseman can shield your view when looking head on from this position.

I'm not opposed to trying something new, if it makes sense. I just don't think this positioning makes sense. What do Jim Craig or Ed Crane think of this? They're both New York state folks.