Tcow #3

[shagpal]

I usually try pregame this, that throw backs to 3rd is BU unless PU is right there. I'll read my partner before positioning and calling, whether PU or BU, either way. Calling for the call should depend on where your partner is. If your PU is close in distance, even tho your angle is better, it will not sell well for either of you if you take the call.

Originally Posted by Manny A

Why would the PU feel he needs to chase F2 all the way back to third to watch for the tag? If this were a return throw from F2 to F5 on the retreating R1, wouldn't that be the BU's responsibility?

Maybe I'm wrong, but if I were the BU here, as soon as I saw R1 start to head back to third base when the throw came in, I would tell my PU partner, "I'VE GOT THIRD!" I've already button-hooked into the infield between second and third base to watch R2's tag-up, so I already have a good angle to watch the play going back to third base.