Correct Call

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Manny A

I don't see this as a real problem if you simply move back to third-baseline extended and open up your field of vision. You will be able to see the runner at first peripherally while focused on the catch. Sure, it might put you a little further away for a potential tag play at second should R1 try to advance. But you can still get a good angle on the play.

That would work, but I'd rather be in a position to make a good call @ 2B.

Come up 3B line, open up toward fair territory so you can get 1B area in your peripheral range and turn your head to watch fair/foul & touch. On touch, turn head slightly to get a quick glace toward 1B and then back to the ball while moving toward middle of field for a possible call.

In all systems, there is always the possibility of sacrifice base upon priorities. In this instance, 1B is not unimportant, but near the bottom of the list in priorities.

I had a BU partner insist he should take the tag-up of R1 at third and I would take R2 at first on a fly ball down the right field line. I told him I could handle R1 by backing up along first-baseline extended. I don't see any advantage gained by moving up and straddling the line.

I agree with your partner.