1 man coverage of a bunt

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Single umpire mechanics. (The dominant situation here, even in most tournaments.)

How do you guys that do single umpire get into position for the play at 1B with a bunt into the infield on the 1B side? (Not right down the 1B line, and not right back at F1, but in between.) With good teams, the runner will be blocking your view down the running lane, the charging F3 will be blocking your view on the inside of the foul line, F2 will be charging toward the ball as well as F1, pretty much blocking you out completely unless you can get well into the infield, and F5 will be in the mix there, too.

I don't think it is that big a deal. Through the RHB and head for the circle. Set depending upon how deep the ball got into the infield.

Add a runner on 3rd, keeping you sort of home, and you have no shot at seeing the play at 1B.

Sure you do. Sometimes stepping away from a play gives you a better perspective even though it is not the distance you want.

Any bright ideas?

[wadeintothem]

I am really surprised.

The ONLY time I work 2 man is during rec ball season or when short handed.

I've worked quite a bit of 3 man this year as well.