ASA BU SP mechanics question

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

There's one section in the manual that has had me baffled for a while now on page 216 (SP BU, 2 ump system):

When there is a play at home plate and the throw to home plate is cut off with a subsequent play at third, they are responsible for the second play in the infield, no matter at what base the play is made.

Apparently Jury Duty also has you overthinking. The statement above IS correct for the Base Umpire as you have cited above.

If there is a play at home, the BU has a subsequent play at 3B, or any other base. If you read E under the PU directly above where you are reading this, you will see the exception noted for when the PU is not responsible for 3B plays in SP. Subparagraph 3 directly addresses your concern.

You are correct, BU has trailing runner. If there is a play at the plate, the runner going into 3B IS a trailing runner.