2 MAN MECHANICS. F3 F4 F7 F8 F9 F5 F6 F1 F2 U1 P BR R1 R3 R2 Defense F1 – Pitcher F2 – Catcher F3 – 1 st Baseman F4 – 2 nd Baseman F5 – 3 rd Baseman F6.

Presentation on theme: "2 MAN MECHANICS. F3 F4 F7 F8 F9 F5 F6 F1 F2 U1 P BR R1 R3 R2 Defense F1 – Pitcher F2 – Catcher F3 – 1 st Baseman F4 – 2 nd Baseman F5 – 3 rd Baseman F6."— Presentation transcript:

1 2 MAN MECHANICS

2 F3 F4 F7 F8 F9 F5 F6 F1 F2 U1 P BR R1 R3 R2 Defense F1 – Pitcher F2 – Catcher F3 – 1 st Baseman F4 – 2 nd Baseman F5 – 3 rd 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 Umpires P(late) – Home plate (Umpire-in-Chief) U1 – Base Umpire ABBREVIATIONS

3 P U1 F3 U1 IN POSITION A PLATE: Behind the catcher. U1: In foul territory 10 feet behind F3. Fair/Foul Responsibilities Plate -- Front edge of 1 st base bag, and all the way to the foul pole up the 3 rd baseline. U1 – Front edge of 1 st base bag to the foul pole.

4 U1 P U1’s Outfield Plate’s Outfield FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE RESPONSIBILITIES PLATE: F8 to his right toward the left field line; F7 in all cases; When U1 does not go out, has all the calls in the outfield. F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6 U1: F8 coming in, going back, and going toward the right field line; F9 in all cases. F3,F4 going to their left.

5 U1 P FLY BALL OR LINE DRIVE TO RIGHT FIELD U1 GOES OUT PLATE: Come out in the direction of the play; Has the BR’s touches of 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and home, if U1 cannot get back to cover home; Path should keep you ahead of the BR. U1: Reasons to go out: 1.F8 or F9 are running hard in towards the infield as if to make the catch on the dead run or dive to make the catch; 2.F8 or F9 turns his back to the infield and is moving towards the outfield wall; 3.F8, F9, and a infielder are converging on the ball; 4.F9 is running toward the foul line and a fair/foul decision may be needed; 5.Infielders are going back on the ball and it could possibly drop in. Communicates to PLATE that he is going out, “I’m going out!” or “I’ve got the ball!” Gets the best distance and angle he can to make the call; Slows to a virtual stop when the play is about to occur; Comes to a complete stop if a fair/foul decision is to be made; The fair/foul signal will be made before the catch/no catch signal is made; Remains out if there is any chance the ball will go out-of-play; After determining that the ball will not go out-of- play, turns, watching the ball, and hustles home, in foul territory; Once he has reached home he should tell PLATE, “I’ve got home!” INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

6 U1 P FLY BALL OR LINE DRIVE TO RIGHT FIELD U1 DOES NOT GO OUT PLATE: Come out in the general direction the batted ball; Come out no further than an imaginary line between 1 st and 3 rd on a routine catch/no catch; Obtains the best angle to observe the catch/no catch; Does not need to give a signal on a routine play, but should inform U1, “That’s a catch.”; Signals “safe” if no catch (no verbal call); On a difficult catch/no catch should move out as far as possible; Should be virtually stopped to make these calls. U1: Pivots and observes the BR’s touch of 1 st ; React to BR going back into 1 st or advancing to 2 nd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

7 U1 P PLATE: Move up the 3 rd base line as far as deemed necessary to rule on the play, but never so far that there’s not time to return and set up for a potential play at home; Make a verbal call, “That’s a catch!” and a visual ‘out’ signal if it is a difficult catch is made; If a fair/foul ruling is needed, signal fair/foul and then catch/no catch; If no catch, a visual “safe” signal is given (no verbal call); Should be stopped to make this call; Moves into position to cover a play at 3 rd after making his ruling. U1: Pivots and observes the BR’s touch of 1 st ; React to the BR back into 1 st or advancing to 2 nd. FLY BALL OR LINE DRIVE DIFFICULT CATCH/NO CATCH FAIR/FOUL DOWN THE LEFT-FIELD LINE INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

8 U1 P FOUL POP-UP BETWEEN HOME AND 1 ST BOTH F2 AND F3 GO FOR THE BALL PLATE: Let F2 clear and move into position to rule catch/no catch; Be aware of the catcher disposing of his mask; Rules catch/no catch if the person catching the ball is facing him (no matter if it is the F2 or F3. Has all catch/no catches on the 3 rd base side. U1: Let F3 clear and move into position to rule catch/no catch; Rules catch/no catch if the person catching the ball is facing him (no matter if it is the F2 or F3). INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

9 U1 P POPUP ON THE INFIELD IN FRONT OR JUST BEHIND 1 ST BASE Plate: Clear F2 and move up the baseline; Rule fair/foul and then catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.” U1: Clear F3 and move into the infield; Observe BR’s touch of 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

10 U1 P POPUP BEYOND 1 ST BASE U1 HAS THE FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Clear F2 and move up the 1 st baseline to fill in for U1; Observe BR’s touch of 1 st ; Be prepared to take BR back into 1 st or into 2 nd and 3 rd. U1: Let F3 clear; Turn and move up the baseline as far as needed; Straddle the baseline; Come to a complete stop before making the fair/foul and catch/no catch calls; After making the calls move to cover home if necessary. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

11 U1 P Stands POPUP BEYOND 1 ST BASE TOWARD THE STANDS U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Observe the BR. U1: Let F3 clear and then move to get an angle on the play; Be sure the ball does not touch the fence as it comes down; If the ball is over dead ball territory and someone interferes, there is NO interference; If the ball is over live ball territory and someone interferes, there IS interference. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

12 P U1 BASE HIT POSSIBLE TRIPLE PLATE: Clear F2 and move into fair territory; React to the BR going to 2 nd by moving into position to cover 3 rd. U1: Come in and pivot, taking the BR into 2 nd ; If the BR goes to 3 rd, rotate to home communicating with partner, “I’ve got the plate!” Do not commit to home until sure the BR is going to 3 rd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

13 U1 P GROUND BALL PLATE: Trail the BR up the 1 st base line to the 45’ line; Be in position to observe the pulling of a foot or a swipe tag; If the ball gets by F3, observe the ball and be sure it does not go into dead ball territory; If the ball does not go into dead ball territory, move to cover 3 rd. U1: Establish a 90 degree angle to the expected throw; Let’s the throw turn you toward the base; Rule safe or out; If the play is close, safe or out, “sell” the call; If there is a tag, say, “Out on the tag.” If the foot is pulled, give a sweeping motion with both arms and saying, “You’re off the bag.” When appealing to Plate for a pulled foot, ask, “Did he pull his foot?” When appealing to Plate for a swipe tag, ask, “Did you see a tag?” If the ball gets by F3, move in behind the BR and move to 2 nd as quickly as possible. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

14 P U1 BUNT PLATE: Clear the catcher while watching for batter interference or catcher obstruction; Straddle the line and rule fair or foul if the ball is near the foul line; Trail the BR up the line to the 45’ line; Responsible for a running lane violation; Be alert for appeal of pulled foot or swipe tag; If the ball gets by F3, observe the ball and be sure it does not go into dead ball territory before moving to cover 3 rd. U1: Move into position out of the line of the throw; If there is a tag, say, “Out on the tag.”; If the foot is pulled, give a sweeping motion with both hands and arms and saying, “You’re off the bag.”; Rules safe or out on the BR; If the ball gets by F3, move in behind the BR and move to 2 nd as quickly as possible. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

15 U1 P R1 U1 IN POSITION B RUNNER ON 1 ST Fair/Foul Responsibilities Plate – both lines to the foul poles. U1 – None U1: Squared facing home plate; Halfway between the pitcher’s mound and 2 nd base, on the 1 st base side of the infield; Straddling an imaginary line off the outside edge of the pitcher’s mound.

16 P U1 R1 U1’s Outfield Plate’s Outfield FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE RESPONSIBILITIES PLATE: F7 and F9 when they moving toward the foul line; F1, F2, and F3 and F5 toward their foul line. U1: Has the “V”; F8 in all instances; F9 and F7 straight in and toward center field; The middle infielders.

17 P U1 R1 TROUBLE FLY BALL TO RF U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Move up the 3 rd baseline; React to take R1 into 3 rd if there is no catch; If the ball is overthrown at 3 rd, retreat to home in fair territory. U1: Move to get the best angle possible to observe the catch/no catch; DO NOT cross the dirt; Rule catch/no catch with a visual signal; React to take R1 into 2 nd if there is no catch, or back into 1 st on a catch. Observe all touches of 2 nd ; Glance at the BR’s touch of 1 st and react to take him back into 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

18 R1 P U1 FLY BALL DOWN THE RF LINE PLATE HAS THE FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Clear F2 and move up and straddle the line to rule fair/foul, catch/no catch (no further than the 45’ line); Be stopped when making this call; Signal fair/foul and then a catch/no catch; When a catch, tell your partner, “That’s a catch!”; No catch, no verbal call; Observe the touches of 3 rd ; If no catch, retreat to home. U1: Observe R1’s tag and move to rule on play at 2 nd ; If R1 only goes halfway, move back toward 1 st ; If no catch, observe touch of 2 nd and the BR’s touch of 1 st ; Have all calls on the first play in the infield; Do not over commit to 3 rd, 2 nd or 1 st, Be alert to rule on plays at 3 rd, 2 nd and 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

19 P R1 U1 FLY BALL DOWN THE LF LINE PLATE HAS THE FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Clear F2 and move up and straddle the line to make the fair/foul and catch/no catch calls; Be stopped when making this call; Signal fair/foul and then catch/no catch; On a catch, tell your partner, “That’s a catch!”; No catch, signal no catch, no verbal call, and move to 3 rd ; Do not commit too soon; If no play at 3 rd, retreat to home in foul territory; Observe the touches of 3 rd and home. U1: If R1 tags, glance at the tag and react to take the runner into 2 nd ; If R1 only goes halfway, move back toward 1 st ; If no catch, observe touches of 2 nd and 1 st ; Do not over commit to 2 nd or 1 st, be ready to rule on a plays at 2 nd and 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

20 P R1 U1 ROUTINE FLY BALL U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Move up the line ready to take the runner into 3rd; Observe the touches of 3 rd. U1: Move into position to observe the catch/no catch; Glance at R1’s tag; Responsible for touches of 2 nd and 1 st ; React to movements of R1 and BR. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

21 P R1 U1 BASE HIT R1 TO 3RD Plate: Move up the line ready to take runner into 3rd; Observe the touches of 3rd by the runner. U1: Observe R1’s touch of 2 nd and glance at BR’s touch of 1st; React to R1 and BR’s movements. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

22 P R1 U1 BASE HIT R1 TO 3 RD -- BALL IS OVERTHROWN Plate: Move up the line ready to take the runner into 3rd; Observe the touches of 3rd by the runner/s; If the ball is overthrown, retreat to home in fair territory. U1: Observe R1’s touch at 2 nd and glance at BR’s touch of 1 st ; React to take BR back into 1 st or into 2 nd or 3 rd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

23 R1 U1 P GROUND BALL POSSIBLE DP Plate: Move up the 3 rd baseline Watch for runner interference at 2 nd on an illegal slide; Be ready to move on to 3 rd to cover plays. U1: Turn with the batted ball, facing the ball; React to the throw and line up to make the call at 2 nd on the front end of the possible DP; Watch for runner interference at 2 nd on an illegal slide; Turn toward 1 st as the fielder throws; Come set, observe the play, make the call. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

24 R1 U1 P BUNT Plate: Let F2 clear watching for interference by the BR; If the ball is near the line, rule fair/foul; React to move to cover 3 rd. U1: React to the throw; If to 2 nd, come set, observe the play, make the call; If to 1 st, come set, observe the play, make the call. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

25 P U1 R1 STEAL Plate: Be alert for batter interference; Move back from home and observe the action. U1: Take a couple of cross-over steps toward 2 nd ; Let the ball turn you as you move toward the cutout; Come set, observe the play, make the call; If ball gets by and R1 goes to 3 rd, take the runner to 3 rd ; Do not commit to 3rd too soon. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

26 P R1 U1 PICKOFF Plate: Move back from F2, watch the play; Watch for the ball getting by and going into dead ball territory. U1: Step toward a mid-point of the foul line; Pivot, come set, observe the play, make the call; Do not make a call if there is no tag. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

27 P R1 U1 U1 IN POSITION C RUNNER ON 2 ND Fair/Foul Responsibilities Plate – both lines to the foul poles. U1 – None. U1: Squared facing home plate; Halfway between the pitcher’s mound and 2nd base, on the 3rd base side of the infield; Straddling an imaginary line off the outside edge of the pitcher’s mound. Fly Ball/Line Drive Coverage The same as when U1 is in Position B.

28 P R1 U1 FLY BALL DOWN THE RF LINE PLATE HAS THE FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Move up the baseline no further than the 45’ line; Straddle the line and come to a complete stop; Rule fair/foul and then catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.” Retreat to home. U1: Move into position to observe R1’s tag; Move to make the call at 3 rd ; Do not commit too soon; Be prepared react to plays at 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

29 P R1 U1 DIFFICULT FLY BALL TO CENTER U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Move up the 3 rd baseline into position to observe R1’s tag; Move into position to make the call on the runner into 3 rd ; React to the throw. U1: Move to get the best possible angle on the catch/no catch; DO NOT cross the dirt; Make the call giving a visual signal; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.” Move to cover 1 st, but be alert for R1 coming back into 2 nd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

30 R1 U1 P ROUTINE FLY BALL R1 TAGS Plate: Move up the 3 rd baseline into position to observe R1’s tag; Move into position the runner coming into 3 rd ; React to the throw. U1: Move into position to observe R1’s tag; Make the catch/no catch call; Move to cover home, if necessary, telling your partner, “I’ve got home.” INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

31 R1 U1 P FLY BALL TO LF PLATE HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Move up the line to rule on the catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.” Be ready to take the runner into 3rd; Observe the touches of 3rd by the runner/s. U1: Move into position to observe R1’s tag; Glance at BR’s touch of 1 st ; If no catch, react by taking BR into 2 nd or back into 1 st ; On a catch move to cover home, when there is a play at 3 rd, telling your partner, “I’ve got home.” INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

32 R1 U1 P BASE HIT Plate: Move into position to observe R1’s touch of 3 rd ; Move back into position to rule on play at home. U1: Observe BR’s touch of 1 st ; React to plays at 1 st, 2 nd, and BR back into 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

33 P U1 R1 GROUND BALL Plate: Move up the line ready to take the runner if he tries to advance to 3rd; Make the call at 3 rd on the second play in the infield; Observe the touches of 3rd by the runner. U1: Move into position to rule on the play, being careful to stay out of the line of the throw; Have all calls on the first play in the infield at all bases; Rule safe/out on BR at 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

34 P U1 R1 STEAL Plate: Watch for batter interference. U1: Move toward the mid-point of the foul line to get a good angle; Pivot, come set, observe the play, make the call. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

35 P U1 R1 PICKOFF Plate: Move out from behind the plate. U1: Pivot to the inside letting the throw turn you into the play; Take one step toward the base; Come set, observe the play, make the call; Do not make a call if there is no tag. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

36 R1 U1 P BUNT Plate: Let the F2 clear while watching for interference by the BR; If the ball is near the line, rule fair/foul. U1: Move into a position directly behind the mound and react to the throw; Let the throw take you to the play. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

37 R1 U1 P TIME PLAY BASE HIT WITH 2 OUTS Plate: Move into position to observe R1’s touch of 3 rd ; Move back to home to align R1’s touch of home and observe the play at 2 nd or non-force play at 1 st ; Determine when the out occurs, not the actual signal, and when R1 touches home to determine if the run counts. U1: Observe BR’s touch of 1 st ; Rule on BR at 2 nd or going back into 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

38 R1 U1 P U1 IN POSITION C RUNNER AT 3 RD Fair/Foul Responsibilities Plate – both lines to the foul poles. U1 – None. Fly Ball/Line Drive Coverage The same as when U1 is in Position B.

39 U1 R1 P FLY BALL DOWN THE RF LINE PLATE HAS THE FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH RUNNER TAGS Plate: Move a short distance up the baseline; Straddle the line and come to a complete stop; Rule fair/foul and then catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Glance at R1’s tag at 3 rd ; Retreat to home. U1: Move into position to observe BR’s touch at 1st; Be in position to react to BR back into 1 st or moving to 2 nd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

40 U1 R1 P FLY BALL DOWN THE LF LINE PLATE HAS THE FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH RUNNER TAGS Plate: Move up the baseline; Straddle the line and come to a complete stop; Rule fair/foul and then catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Observe R1’s tag at 3 rd ; Retreat to home. U1: Move into position directly behind the mound in order to react to a throw behind the runner at 3 rd or to 1 st ; Glance at BR’s touch of 1 st ; Let the throw take you to the play. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

41 U1 R1 P FLY BALL TO RIGHT CENTER U1 HAS THE DIFFICULT CATCH/NO CATCH RUNNER TAGS Plate: Move to get the best angle to observe R1’s tag at 3rd; Retreat to home; Observe the touch of home by R1. U1: Move into position to rule on the catch/no catch; Rule catch/no catch; Give a visual signal; Tell you partner, “That’s a catch.” Let the throw take you to the play. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

42 U1 R1 P BASE HIT Plate: Move up the line observing R1’s touch of home; React to the BR coming to 3 rd. U1: Move into position directly behind the mound; Glance at BR’s touch of 1st; React to the throw. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

43 U1 R1 P GROUND BALL Plate: Be prepared to move up the line in order to rule fair/foul if needed; Retreat to home. U1: Move into a position to make the call at 1 st on BR; Be aware of the throw; Rule safe/out on BR at 1 st ; React to a throw behind R1at 3 rd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

44 U1 R1 P PICKOFF Plate: Move out from behind the plate; Watch for the ball going into dead ball territory. U1: Step toward a mid-point of the foul line; Pivot, come set, observe the play, make the call; Do not make a call if there is no tag. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

45 U1 R1 P BUNT Plate: Let F2 clear watching for interference by the BR; If the ball is near the line, rule fair/foul; Rule on BR’s interference running out of the running lane; Be in position for a play at the plate. U1: Move into position directly behind the mound and react to the throw; Be ready for a throw behind R1 at 3 rd ; Rule out/safe on BR at 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

46 U1 R1 P R2 U1 IN POSITION C RUNNERS AT 2 ND AND 3 RD Fair/Foul Responsibilities Plate – both lines to the foul poles. U1 – None. Fly Ball/Line Drive Coverage The same as when U1 is in Position B.

47 U1 P R1 R2 ROUTINE FLY BALL U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH R1 TAGS Plate: Move up the line ready to take the runner into 3rd; Observe R1’s tag at 2 nd ; Rule on R1 coming from 2nd. U1: Move into position to rule on the catch/no catch; Make the catch/no catch call; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Glance at R2’s tag at 1st; Be in position to react to R1 coming back into 2 nd and R2 back into 1 st or on to 2 nd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

48 U1 P R1 R2 FLY BALL DOWN THE RF LINE PLATE HAS THE FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH R1 TAGS Plate: Move up the baseline; Straddle the line and come to a complete stop; Rule fair/foul and then catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Retreat to home. U1: Move into position to observe R1’s tag at 2nd; Glance at R2’s tag at 1 st ; React to the throw and be prepared to rule on all plays in the infield. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

49 U1 P R1 R2 FLY BALL DOWN THE LF LINE PLATE HAS THE FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH R1 TAGS Plate: Move up the baseline; Straddle the line and come to a complete stop; Rule fair/foul and then catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Move up to 3 rd to rule on play; If no catch, retreat towards home but do not over commit; Be prepared to return to 3 rd if R1 scores easily. U1: Move into position to observe R1’s tag; Glance at R2’s tag at 1 st ; Be in position to rule on a play at 2nd; Be prepared to bounce back and call plays at 1st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

50 U1 P R1 R2 BASE HIT Plate: Move up the line about halfway to observe R1’s touch of 3 rd ; React to the throw taking R1 into 3 rd, or be ready to retreat to home for a play on R1; If R1 scores easily, be prepared to take R2 into 3 rd. U1: Move into position directly behind the mound; Let the throw take you to the play; Observe R2’s touch of 2 nd ; Glance at BR’s touch of 1st; Be in position to take all plays in the infield if Plate has a play at home. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

51 U1 P R1 R2 GROUND BALL POSSIBLE DP Plate: Move up the line ready to take a runner into 3 rd on the second play in the infield; Watch for interference by a runner on a force play at 3 rd or 2 nd ; Be ready to retreat to home for any plays. U1: Move into a position to make a call at any base in the infield being careful to stay out of the line of the throw; Have all calls on the first play in the infield; If ball goes to 2 nd, make the call on R2 at the front end of the possible DP; Watch for runner interference by R2; Rule safe/out on BR at 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

52 U1 P R1 R2 STEAL Plate: Watch for batter interference. U1: Let the throw take you to the play; If to 3 rd, step toward a mid- point of the foul line; Pivot, come set, observe the play, make the call; Be alert for a play on R2 at 2 nd or back at 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

53 U1 P R1 R2 PICKOFF Plate: Move out and watch for the ball going into dead ball territory on pickoff at 1 st. U1: React to the throw; If to 2 nd, pivot to the inside letting the throw turn you into the play; Take one step toward the base; Come set, observe the play, make the call; If to 1 st, take a step forward; Pivot, come set, observe the play, make the call; Do not make a call if there is no tag at either base. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

54 U1 P R2 R1 U1 IN POSITION C RUNNERS AT 1 st AND 3 rd Fly Ball/Line Drive Coverage The same as when U1 is in Position B. Fair/Foul Responsibilities Plate – both lines to the foul poles. U1 – None.

55 U1 P R1 R2 ROUTINE FLY BALL Plate: Move into position to observe R1’s tag at 3rd; Retreat toward home. U1: Move into position to rule on the catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Glance at R2’s tag at 1st; Be in position to take R1 back into 3 rd and R2 into 2 nd ; React to the throw. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

56 U1 P R2 R1 FLY BALL DOWN THE RF LINE PLATE HAS FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Move a short distance up the baseline; Straddle the line and come to a complete stop; Rule fair/foul and then catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Glance at R1’s tag at 3 rd ; Retreat to home. U1: Move into position to observe R2’s tag at 1st; Be in position to make all calls on the infield; Let the throw take you to the play. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

57 U1 P R2 R1 FLY BALL DOWN THE LF LINE PLATE HAS FAIR/FOUL AND CATCH/NO CATCH R1 TAGS Plate: Move up the baseline; Straddle the line and come to a complete stop; Rule fair/foul and then catch/no catch; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Observe R1’s tag; Retreat to home. U1: Move into position to glance at R2’s tag; Be in position to take R1 back into 3 rd, R2 into 2 nd ; and BR back into 1 st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

58 U1 P R2 R1 BASE HIT Plate: Move up the line glance at R1’s touch of home; Be in position to take R2 into 3 rd. U1: Move into position to observe R2’s touch of 2 nd ; Glance at BR’s touch of 1st; Be ready to make all calls at 1 st and 2 nd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

59 U1 P R2 R1 GROUND BALL POSSIBLE DP Plate: Move out to watch for runner interference at 2 nd ; Be ready to rule on plays at home if R1 comes home; Watch for runner interference by R2; Observe the touch of home by R1. U1: Move into position to make the call/s, being careful to stay out of the line of the throw; Rule out/safe on R2 going into 2 nd ; Watch for runner interference by R2; Rule out/safe on BR at 1st. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

60 U1 P R2 R1 STEAL Plate: Watch for batter interference. U1: Take a couple of cross-over steps toward 2nd; Let the ball turn you as you move toward the cutout; Come set, observe the play, make the call; If ball gets by and R1 goes to 3rd, take the runner to 3rd; Be alert for a throw behind R1 at 3 rd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

61 U1 P R2 R1 PICKOFF Plate: Move out to watch for the ball going into dead ball territory. U1: Take a step forward and let the throw take you to the play; Pivot, come set, observe the play, make the call; Do not make a call if there is no tag. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

62 U1 P R1 R2 U1 IN POSITION C RUNNERS AT 3RD AND 2 nd Fair/Foul Responsibilities Plate – both lines to the foul poles. U1 – None. Fly Ball/Line Drive Coverage The same as when U1 is in Position B.

63 U1 P R1 R2 ROUTINE FLY BALL U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH RUNNER TAGS Plate: Move into position to observe R1’s tag at 3rd; Retreat to home. U1: Move into position to rule on the catch/no catch; Make the catch/no catch call; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Observe R2’s tag at 2nd; Move into position to take R2 back into 2 nd into 3 rd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

64 U1 P R1 R2 BASE HIT Plate: Move up the line observing R1’s touch of home; Glance at R2’s touch of 3 rd ; Be ready to retreat home. U1: Move into position directly behind the mound; Glance at BR’s touch of 1st; Be alert to take plays at all bases in the infield; Let the throw take you to the play. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

65 U1 P R1 R2 GROUND BALL Plate: Move up the line ready to take the runner into 3 rd on the second play in the infield; Glance at R1’s touch of home. U1: Move into position to make all calls on the infield; Let the throw take you to the play. Be careful to stay out of the line of the throw; Come set, observe the play, make the call; Be alert for a throw behind runner/s. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

66 U1 P R1 R2 PICKOFF Plate: Move out to watch for the ball going into dead ball territory on a play at 3 rd. U1: Step toward a mid-point of the foul line; Pivot, come set, observe the play, make the call; Be alert for a throw to 2 nd behind R2; Do not make a call if there is no tag. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

67 U1 P R1 R2 R3 U1 IN POSITION C BASES LOADED Fair/Foul Responsibilities Plate – both lines to the foul poles. U1 – None. Fly Ball/Line Drive Coverage The same as when U1 is in Position B.

68 U1 P R1 R2 R3 ROUTINE FLY BALL U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Move into position to observe R1’s tag at 3rd; Retreat toward home. U1: Move into position to rule on the catch/no catch; Make the catch/no catch call; Tell your partner, “That’s a catch.”; Observe R2’s tag at 2nd; Glance at R3’s tag at 1 st ; Let the throw take you to the play. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT

69 U1 P R1 R2 R3 BASE HIT Plate: Move into position to observe touches of 3 rd and home. U1: Move into position directly behind the mound; Observe R3’s touch of 2 nd ; Glance at BR’s touch of 1st; Let the throw take you to the play. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT