Your chance to wipe out a bad mechanic

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

And when the throw is off target and goes to the outfield? How do you cover 3B?

I would move inside and head to 3rd.

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

In your sitch, I'm inside, but I'm off of the "center line" that goes from HP to 2B. On a runner coming from 1B, I'm more towards the 2B/3B baseline. On a runner that's already touched 2B, I'm more towards the 1B/2B baseline. I'm inside, but I'm out of the way.

Being out of the way is fine, but you will not have as much in front of you, nor be able to see the play develop. Plus you will not be in as good of a position to see the play at second because you are "out of the way".

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I'm not saying that rimming's the end all, be all. Nor am I saying that the inside/outside theory is bad. Each has their merits, each has their flaws. I would just like the ability to pick my poison.

I agree. ASA does not. I think that was Wade's point.