proper position

[Steve M]

Ark,
Starting position is going to have me about 20 feet off of 2B towards 3B. With the ball hit to F4, I am going to be moving toward 2B to get an angle on the tag. I do not have to move much, just the appearance of my moving is going to convince a coach that I have gotten to the best position possible.

Don mentioned "out of the basepath". I've used that. The guideline that I use is that I allow the runner to veer or change direction with one stride. When a second stride is taken, that's too much and I've got an out.

As for the "can't guess an out but can you guess a safe" question. I got two choices, out or safe. If I can't call an out because I'm obviously guessing, that means I'm down to a single choice - safe.

A lot of times, good timing will take care of this play for you - the players will show you what the call should be with their body language. When they do that, make sure you listen.

Steve M