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Re: [llumpires] big diamond positioning

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 18:13:49 -0800, Ed Wiggins wrote:

>Does anyone's league or association teach that the base umpire positions in B
with R3 and R1?

We teach C only. Some old-timers move to B with two outs.

Herb

Sun Feb 1, 2004 5:02 pm

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Does anyone's league or association teach that the base umpire positions in B with R3 and R1? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...	Ed Wiggins amateurump	Feb 1, 2004 2:13 am
I don't know if I was ever "taught" this, but I've used the "B" position with runners at first and third for years. When you think of the possible plays that...	Michael Lucky theump	Feb 1, 2004 3:42 am
Thanks Mike I have not worked much big diamond as a base umpire. I am moving up to high school ball this year and I was surprised to see my association ...	Ed Wiggins amateurump	Feb 1, 2004 5:06 am
That's how I was taught at Pro school. But in the high school mechanics manual it says that the base umpire stays in the C position. In the little league green...	rcurtisii	Feb 1, 2004 2:07 pm
... We teach C only. Some old-timers move to B with two outs. Herb...	H D Root hdr_umpire	Feb 1, 2004 5:05 pm
Here in Northern Virginia, we use that positioning. Mike Ochs Vienna LL -- VA D4 ... From: "Ed Wiggins" <ewiggins11@...> To:...	MICHAEL OCHS rochs1123	Feb 1, 2004 6:01 pm
Although it hasn't been taught officially in my area, I have started using the "B" position myself. If WR is advocating it, I'll teach it in my clinics. Bruce...	azd5blue@... azd5blue	Feb 2, 2004 4:09 am
... Isn't that a tad risky? Next thing you know you'll be teaching the Six Bogus Outs. Herb [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...	H D Root hdr_umpire	Feb 2, 2004 1:59 pm
Wait just a doggone minute there, Herb. What's wrong with your brain? R1 and R3 = B only. Duh. Herb ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...	H D Root hdr_umpire	Feb 2, 2004 2:01 pm
A compromise position might be to do this.... with less than two outs use "C" position. with two outs use "B" position, reason for this is, any infield play...	Paul Brockett paul_brocket...	Feb 2, 2004 2:06 pm
I agree. Since there can be a pick off at either base I think the B position provides the best advantage point. Bill Morgan [Non-text portions of this message...	Wdmorgan51@...	Feb 2, 2004 2:28 pm

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