2 umpire mechanics, going out on a fly ball

[Skahtboi]

If I am working with a partner with whom I am familiar, I will often chase with no runners on when a ball is hit to right field that looks like it could be trouble for my plate umpire. The reason? It makes more sense for the PU to have the touch of the runner at 1st and a possible play at 2nd, and for the BU (who is already 70-80 feet closer to the potential trouble play in the outfield) to go out on the fly. This would still be pregamed, so that we are on the same page.

Other than that, I will never go out, unless my partner expressed a desire for me to do so in certain situations during our pregame. (For example, on windy days, if he/she told me that they want me to go out on fly balls that look like they could be trouble, then I will go out.)

In two man, there is very little to be gained when the BU goes out, but a lot that is lost in the way of coverage on the infield. It just isn't worth it, for the most part.