Slow Pitch 3 man and a 2 man question.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

A common part of learning 3 ump.
- U1 should not rotate unless PU does
- whoever has to communicate must make sure of being heard

Sorry, I disagree with part 1.

If it was a situation where U1 started on the line (bases empty, R on 1st only, or R on 3rd only), PU is obligated to cover 3rd, and needs to be headed there as soon as a runner is headed there (because U3 should already have vacated and be at 2nd!!). U1 SHOULD rotate, and be pushing PU to 3rd, with a loud verbal "I've got home"!!

As to the second issue (well, first chronologically, the two man game), whenever the initial play is a throw through to home, PU is committed to home, and BU has any return throw to third. If the initial throw is to 3rd, or cut off and initial play is 3rd, THEN it is PU with head on swivel from the holding zone to make the call at third. Hopefully, if timing is crucial, BU can help with "Did she score before the out?".