Mechanics review

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

R1 on 1st, ball hit in infield, throw goes to 1st.
- As PU, are you watching for OBS at 2nd?

- As BU, do you move immediately past 2nd w/o waiting for F1 to have ball in circle?

- As BU, if ball at 1st is overthrow, do you immediately get inside?
- As PU, where are you then?

I do these, just wondering if universal and taught.

1) Yes, although my eyes are at 1st (pulled foot, swipe tag) briefly at the moment the ball is getting there.
2) I rim, but yes.
3) Depends on where the ball goes - the next throw could be to 2nd or 3rd. Inside could leave you vulnerable, depending on where the ball goes.
4) Depends on what my partner does. Halfway to third on most overthrows at least until my partner has gotten into position for that call, at which point I'm slowly coming back home. Also depends on how far the ball gets away - if I read any chance for the next play being at home, I'm heading home. On tiny overthrows or drops, I'm staying near 3rd (where I was in the first place).