2 umpire mechanics, going out on a fly ball

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Originally Posted by Dakota

In the 2-man system with runners on base, it seems to me that you give up a lot (2 umpires covering tag ups, calls at the bases, etc.) for a marginal benefit (since we're only dealing with 200-225 feet to the fence), so it should be done when there is enough benefit to give up the second umpire.

Agreed and understood. However, you're only dealing with 60' bases, as well. That means if you get to the circle as a PU, you've got a great shot at getting wherever you need to.

I rarely go on a fly as a BU in two-person system. (Maybe once or twice a year!) Really, it probably should only be with two-out and nobody on and a trouble ball or potential homerun (down the line, especially).