Mechanics question

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by youngump

I don't have the angle Wade suggested, but I'm thinking more angle is the best thing I can get here. On this play, I'd want to work inside toward the circle to try and get at least 120 to the throw.

What angle would you suggest for this play?

Actually, I'd want to be as far up the 3B line as I could reasonably get and just inside the line. If this is a tag play, 90-degree angle to the tag. If this is a force play, then outside the line may be pretty good, so I've got a look at the throw being caught and the runner hitting the base.

[youngump]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Actually, I'd want to be as far up the 3B line as I could reasonably get and just inside the line. If this is a tag play, 90-degree angle to the tag. If this is a force play, then outside the line may be pretty good, so I've got a look at the throw being caught and the runner hitting the base.

You'd be straightlined to the throw though.
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[Steve M]

Originally Posted by youngump

You'd be straightlined to the throw though.

Part of the positioning is going to be based on read & react. So, While I might get straightlined, it's not likely.