3 Man Tag Ups -ASA

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by rwest

Both base umpires will button hook in. The 3rd base umpire will have started in between first and second off the right shoulder of the 2nd baseman. The first base umpire will button hook into first and the 3rd base umpire will button hook into 2nd. The plate umpire will be moving to get an angle on the catch. Once the ball is caught or if the ball isn't caught, the 1st base umpire should rotate home and the plate umpire move to third.

Good description. I would love to see it changed, but probably not in my lifetime.

[rwest]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Good description. I would love to see it changed, but probably not in my lifetime.

How would you change it?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by rwest

How would you change it?

I would put U3 ump in the C for a runner on 1B only. No contention with players, fielder or runner, for running lanes; If U1 goes out, U3 has the entire game in front of him; can easily see ball, tag and be in position for a call at 2B; can still cover same areas if needed to go out; IMO, is in better position to see a tag on a steal; keeps the field more balanced and keeps U3 from running back and forth across the field every time a baserunning situation changes.

Nothing really changes except the ease of the umpire to attain a good position for the plays at hand. You actually have to work it to appreciate it.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I would put U3 ump in the C for a runner on 1B only. No contention with players, fielder or runner, for running lanes; If U1 goes out, U3 has the entire game in front of him; can easily see ball, tag and be in position for a call at 2B; can still cover same areas if needed to go out; IMO, is in better position to see a tag on a steal; keeps the field more balanced and keeps U3 from running back and forth across the field every time a baserunning situation changes.

Nothing really changes except the ease of the umpire to attain a good position for the plays at hand. You actually have to work it to appreciate it.

Worked a game like this recently, was easy and all was covered. Also non-rotated, i.e., PU stayed home, BUs covered all bases. Plus, really helped with minimizing running on a very hot day.