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4 MAN MECHANICS

4 MAN MECHANICS. GENERAL PRINCIPLES. In 4 man crew someone will ALWAYS go out on fly balls and once out stays out; Check swings appeals go to U1 on right handed batter and U3 on left handed batter; U2 has interference call at 2 ND on all double plays;

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4 MAN MECHANICS

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  1. 4 MAN MECHANICS

  2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES • In 4 man crew someone will ALWAYS go out on fly balls and once out stays out; • Check swings appeals go to U1 on right handed batter and U3 on left handed batter; • U2 has interference call at 2ND on all double plays; • PLATE should rarely stay planted at the plate; • Cover partners if a rotation is missed; • Communicate; • Have an umpire ahead of the play versus following the play.

  3. ABBREVIATIONS F8 F9 F7 U2 Defense F1 – Pitcher F2 – Catcher F3 – 1st Baseman F4 – 2nd Baseman F5 – 3rd Baseman F6 –Shortstop F7 – Left Fielder F8 – Center Fielder F9 – Right Fielder Offense R1 – Lead Runner R2 – Second Runner R3 – Last Runner BR – Batter-Runner F4 F6 R2 F3 F5 U3 U1 R3 F1 R1 Umpires P(late) – Home plate (Umpire-in-Chief) U1 – 1st Base Umpire U2 – 2nd Base Umpire U3 – 3rd Base Umpire BR F2 P

  4. Position E: To the left center or right center side of the outfield about 10 to 15 yards from the back edge of the dirt. DO NOT get too deep. POSITIONS NO RUNNERSU1 IN A; U2 IN E; U3 IN D U2 • Fair/Foul Responsibilities • The same in all situations in 4 man mechanics: • Plate – Up to the front edge of the 1st and 3rd base bags; • U1 and U3 – Front edge of their respective bases to the foul poles. U1 U3 P

  5. Plate: F1 and F2. U1: F9 going back, coming in, and all the way to the line; F3 and F4. FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGE U2’s Outfield • U2: • F8 in all instances; • F9 going to his right; • F7 going to his left. U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield U2 • U3: • F7 going back, coming in, and all the way to the line; • F5 and F6. U3 U1 P

  6. Plate: Trail the BR up the 1st base line and fill in behind U1; If the BR goes on to 2nd, retreat to home for a possible play. U1: Tells his partners he is going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”; Gets the best angle possible; Is stopped for the catch/no catch; Once he has gone out, he stays out, does not return the infield; Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; • Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the fielder; • Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. U2 • U3: • Move down the line ready to move into position to take the runner into 3rd. U3 U1 P

  7. U3: Move into infield ready to take all touches and calls at 2nd; DO NOT retreat to 3rd. U1: Move into the infield and pivot observing touch of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st or into 2nd if U3 gets hung up at 3rd; If the runner goes to 2nd retreat toward home telling Plate, “I’ve got the plate”; DO NOT commit to home too soon. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU2 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; • Be virtually stopped when making the call; • Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; • DO NOT return to the infield; • Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. U2 U3 U1 • Plate: • Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U3; • Observe runner/s touch of 3rd; • Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd. P

  8. U3: Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; Be virtually stopped when making the call; Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; DO NOT return to the infield; Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. U2: Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the fielder; Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 • U1: • Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st; • Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st; • If the runner goes to 3rd move to home telling Plate, “I’ve got the home.” U3 U1 • Plate: • Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U3; • Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd. P

  9. U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take the runner into 3rd. Plate: Trail the BR up the 1st base line in order to rule on a pulled foot or swipe tag; If the BR goes to 2nd, retreat to home for a possible play. INITIAL MOVEMENT BASE HIT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; • Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the fielder; • Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. U2 U3 U1 • U1: • Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st; • Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st. P

  10. U2: Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the fielder; Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. U1: Move in to make the call at 1st; Come set, observe the play, make the call; On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. INITIAL MOVEMENT GROUND BALL SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 • U3: • Move down the line ready to move into position to make all calls at 3rd. U3 U1 • Plate: • Trail the BR up the 1st base line in order to rule on a pulled foot or swipe tag; • If the BR goes on to 2nd, retreat to home for a possible play. P

  11. U2: Position F: Basically Position C but at the edge of the infield dirt on shortstop side; With a runner on 2nd can be on the second-base side. POSITIONS RUNNER ON 1STU1 IN A; U2 IN F; U3 IN D U2 U3 U1 R1 P

  12. U3: F8 going back, coming in, and going to his right; F7 in all instances; F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd base. FLY BALL COVERAGE U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield • U2: • F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side. U2 U3 U1 • U1: • F8 going to his left; • F9 in all instances; • F3 and F4 moving toward 1st base. R1 • Plate: • F1 and F2. P

  13. Plate: Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U1; Observe tags and touches at 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st; If BR goes to 2nd, move to cover home. U1: Tells his partners he is going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”; Gets the best angle possible; Is stopped for the catch/no catch; Gives a visual signal of the catch/no catch; Once out, stays out, does not return to the infield; Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd: • If Plate has to retreat to home, move into position to take plays at 1st. • U3: • Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U2 U3 U1 R1 P

  14. U3: Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; DO NOT return to the infield; Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. Plate: Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U3; Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd; • Move into position to cover plays at 1st if U1 covers home. U2 U3 U1 R1 • U1: • Move into position to observe tags and touches of 1st (can be in foul territory); • Takes R1 back into 1st; • Be prepared to move to home to cover for Plate telling him, “I’ve got home.” P

  15. U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd. U1: Move into position to observe touches of 1st; Be alert to take the runner back into 1st. INITIAL MOVEMENT BASE HIT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U3: • Moves down the line ready to take all touches and make all calls at 3rd. U2 U3 U1 R1 • Plate: • Move out with the batted ball; • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home. P

  16. U2: Move into position to rule on any play at 2nd; Watch for interference by on an illegal slide by R1. U1: Move in to make the call at 1st; Come set, observe the play, make the call; On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. GROUND BALLPOSSIBLE DOUBLE PLAY • U3: • Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and make all calls at 3rd. U2 U3 U1 R1 • Plate: • Trail the BR up the 1st base line in order to rule on a pulled foot or swipe tag; • Be prepared to retreat to home for a possible play. P

  17. POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER ON 2NDU1 IN A; U2 IN F (2nd base side); U3 IN D R1 U2 U3 U1 P

  18. U3: F8 going back, coming in, and going to his right; F7 in all instances; F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd base. U1: F8 going to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1st base. FLY BALL COVERAGES U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield • U2: • F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side. R1 U2 U3 U1 • PLATE: • F1 and F2 P

  19. U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd: If Plate has to retreat to home, move into position to take all plays at 1st. U1: Tells his partners he is going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”; Gets the best angle possible; Is stopped for the catch/no catch; Once out, stays out, does not return the infield; Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U3: • Moves down the line to observe R1’s tag; • Be ready to move into position to take a runner into 3rd. R1 U2 U3 U1 • Plate: • Trail the BR up the 1st base line and fill in behind U1; • If the ball falls in, retreats to home for a possible play. P

  20. U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd: If U1has to cover home, move into position to take all plays at 1st. U1: Move into position to observe tags and touches of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st; Move to cover home when Plate fills in behind U3. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U3: • Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; • Be virtually stopped when making the call; • Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; • DO NOT return to the infield; • Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. R1 U2 U3 U1 • Plate: • Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U3; • Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd. P

  21. U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U2: Move into position and be prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd. INITIAL MOVEMENT BASE HIT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT R1 U2 U3 U1 • U1: • Move into position to observe tags and touches of 1st; • Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st. • Plate: • Move into position to observe the touches make calls at home. P

  22. U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. Plate: Move into position to observe the touches at home and make calls at home. INITIAL MOVEMENT GROUND BALL SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into position and be prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd. R1 U2 U3 U1 • U1: • Move in to make the call at 1st; • On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. P

  23. U2: Position G: On the edge of the dirt behind 2nd base; Can be on shortstop or second base side. POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER AT 2NDU1 IN A; U2 IN G; U3 IN D U2 R1 U3 U1 P

  24. U2: F8 in all instances; F9 going to his right; F7 going to his left. U1: F9 going back, coming in, and all the way to the line; F3 and F4. FLY BALL COVERAGES U2’s Outfield U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield U2 R1 • U3: • F7 going back, coming in, and all the way to the line; • F5 and F6. U3 U1 • Plate: • F1 and F2. P

  25. U2: Move into position to observe touches and make calls at 2nd; Stay on the outside until R1 has committed to 3rd then move inside; Be prepared to take a runner at 1st. U1: Tells his partners he is going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”; Gets the best angle possible; Is stopped for the catch/no catch; Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; Once out, stays out, does not return the infield; Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 R1 • U3: • Move down the line ready to move into position to observe R1’s tag at 2nd; • Take all touches and calls at 3rd. U3 U1 • Plate: • Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U1; • Observe the BR’s touch of 1st; • Be prepared to retreat to home for a possible play. P

  26. U2: Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; Be virtually stopped when making the call; Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; DO NOT return to the infield; Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. U1: Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st; If the runner goes to 2nd move to cover home telling Plate, “I’ve got the plate.” INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU2 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 R1 • U3: • Move into Position C ready to take tags, touches, and calls at 2nd; • DO NOT retreat to 3rd, Plate has the runner advancing. U3 U1 • Plate: • Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U3; • Be prepared to take touches of and the runner into 3rd. P

  27. U3: Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; DO NOT return to the infield; Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. U2: Move into the infield to take the BR if he comes into 2nd; Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the outfielder; Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 R1 U3 U1 • U1: • Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st; • Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st; • If the runner goes to 2nd move toward home telling Plate, “I’ve got the home.” • Plate: • Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U3; • Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd. P

  28. U1: Move into position to observe touches of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st. U2: Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the outfielder; Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. INITIAL MOVEMENT BASE HIT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 R1 • U3: • Moves down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U3 U1 • Plate: • Move into position to make call on plays at home. P

  29. U2: Start moving into the infield to take a runner coming into 2nd; Be alert for a throw behind R1; Responsible for the touches and all plays at 2nd. Plate: Trail the BR up the 1st base line in order to rule on a pulled foot or swipe tag; If the BR goes on to 2nd, retreats to home for a possible play. INITIAL MOVEMENT GROUND BALL SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 R1 • U3: • Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U3 U1 • U1: • Move in to make the call at 1st; • On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. P

  30. POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER ON 3RDU1 IN A; U2 IN E; U3 IN D U2 U3 U1 R1 P

  31. U2: F8 in all instances; F9 going to his right; F7 going to his left FLY BALL COVERAGES U2’s Outfield U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield U2 • U3: • F7 going back, coming in, and all the way to the line; • F5 and F6. • U1: • F9 going back, coming in, and all the way to the line; • F3 and F4. U3 U1 R1 • Plate: • F1 and F2. P

  32. U3: Move down the line to observe R1’s tag; Be ready to move into position to a runner into 3rd. U1: Tells his partners he is going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”; Gets the best angle possible; Is stopped for the catch/no catch; Once he has gone out, he stays out, does not return the infield; Reverts to a 3 man crew. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; • Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the outfielder; • Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. U2 U3 U1 R1 • Plate: • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home. P

  33. U3: Move down the line to observe R1’s tag; Be ready to move into position to a runner into 3rd. U1: Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st or into 2nd INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU2 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; • Be virtually stopped when making the call; • Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; • DO NOT return to the infield; • Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. U2 U3 U1 R1 • Plate: • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home. P

  34. U3: Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; Be virtually stopped when making the call; Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; DO NOT return to the infield; Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. U1: Move into position to tags and touches of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; • Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the outfielder; • Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. U2 U3 U1 R1 • Plate: • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home. P

  35. U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U2: Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the outfielder; Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. INITIAL MOVEMENT BASE HIT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 U3 U1 • U1: • Move in to make the call at 1st; • On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. R1 • Plate: • Move into position to observe the touches at home and make calls at home. P

  36. Plate: Move into position to observe the touches at home and make calls at home. U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. INITIAL MOVEMENT GROUND BALL SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; • Come in on the side of the base away from the throw; • Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. U2 U3 U1 • U1: • Move in to make the call at 1st; • On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. R1 P

  37. POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS ON 1ST AND 2NDU1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D R1 U2 U3 U1 R2 P

  38. U3: F8 going back, coming in, and going to his right; F7 in all instances; F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd base. U1: F8 going to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1st base. FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGES U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield • U2: • F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side. R1 U2 U3 U1 R2 • Plate: • F1 and F2. P

  39. U3: Move down the line to observe R1’s tag; Be ready to move into position to a runner into 3rd. U1: Tells his partners he is going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”; Gets the best angle possible; Is virtually stopped for the catch/no catch; If fair/foul call completely stopped; Once he has gone out, he stays out, does not return the infield; Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd; • If Plate has to retreat to home, move into position to take all plays at 1st. R1 U2 U3 U1 R2 • Plate: • Trail the BR up the 1st base line and fill in behind U1; • If the BR goes on to 2nd, retreats to home for a possible play. P

  40. U3: Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; Be virtually stopped when making the call; Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; DO NOT return to the infield; Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. U1: Move into position to tags and touches of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st; If the runner goes to 2nd move toward home telling Plate, “I’ve got the home.” INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd; • If U1 has to cover home, take all plays at 1st. R1 U2 U3 U1 R2 • Plate: • Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U3; • Observe runner/s touch of 3rd; • Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd. P

  41. Plate: Move into position to observe the touches at home and make calls at home. U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd. INITIAL MOVEMENT BASE HIT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT R1 U2 • U3: • Moves down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U3 U1 R2 • U1: • Move in to make the call at 1st; • On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. P

  42. U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd; Watch for interference by R1 due to an illegal slide. INITIAL MOVEMENT GROUND BALLPOSSIBLE DOUBLE PLAY SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT R1 U2 U3 U1 R2 • U1: • Move in to make the call at 1st; • On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. • Plate: • Move into position to observe the touches at home and make calls at home. P

  43. POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS ON 1ST AND 3RDU1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D U2 U3 U1 R2 R1 P

  44. U3: F8 going back, coming in, and to his right; F7 in all instances; F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd base. U1: F8 going to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1st base. FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGES U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield • U2: • F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side. U2 U3 U1 R2 R1 • Plate: • F1 and F2. P

  45. U3: Move down the line to observe R1’s tag; Be ready to move into position to a runner into 3rd. U1: Tells his partners he is going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”; Gets the best angle possible; Is stopped for the catch/no catch; Gives a visual catch/no catch signal; Once out, stays out, does not return the infield; Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into position and be prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd and 1st. U2 U3 U1 R2 R1 • Plate: • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home. P

  46. U3: Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch; Be virtually stopped when making the call; Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch; DO NOT return to the infield; Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics. U1: Move into position to tags and touches of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st; Move into the infield to take runner into 2nd if U2 has to cover 3rd. INITIAL MOVEMENT FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT • U2: • Move into position and be prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd; • Move to cover 3rd if necessary. U2 U3 U1 R2 R1 • Plate: • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home. P

  47. Plate: Move into position to observe the touches at home and make calls at home. U2: Move into a position and be prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd: If Plate has to retreat to home, take all plays at 1st. INITIAL MOVEMENT BASE HIT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 • U3: • Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U3 U1 R2 • U1: • Move in to make the call at 1st; • On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. R1 P

  48. U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U2: Move into a position to rule on plays at 2nd; Be sure you are not in the path of a throw; Watch for interference by R1 due to an illegal slide. INITIAL MOVEMENT GROUND BALLPOSSIBLE DOUBLE PLAY SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2 U3 U1 R2 • U1: • Move in to make the call at 1st; • On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play. R1 • Plate: • Move into position to observe the touches at home and make calls at home. P

  49. POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS AT 2ND AND 3RDU1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D R2 U2 U3 U1 R1 P

  50. U3: F8 going back, coming in, and going to his right; F7 in all instances; F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd base. U1: F8 to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1st base. FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGES U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield • U2: • F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side. R2 U2 U3 U1 R1 • Plate: • F1 and F2. P

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