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More specifically, B is a position halfway between the pitcher's rubber and 2B (or the back of the dirt circle and the cut-out at 2B), along an imaginary line extending from the point of home plate through the edge of the dirt circle on the 1B side. C is the same position, except the line extends through the 3B side of the dirt circle.

So am I the only one that sees the catcher throw the runner to the ground? I don't know if I can call a shove like that "Incidental contact"....

R1 could be called out if F6 indicates that he is making an appeal for missing the base. Just standing there or receiving the throw from the outfield does not in itself indicate an appeal.

I'm going to answer your concerns and comments in order: You say I should be in "B", and I was. If you've never asked for assistance while in "B", I seriously doubt if you've umpired. Around here, if you have R1 (I'm in "B"), why does the PU come running towards the mound? To be able to cover 3rd, and see the play at first. My OP said "alotta dust". Kinda makes it hard to see sometimes. I cover ALL pertinent "what if's" in the pre-game. I always say, since it's happened to me, "if I ask you - don't signal out ... just answer my question". I already stated that R3 had crossed the plate. Your bottom line is not mine, nor anyone else in the Chicago or Illinois area. If you're not sure, ask for help. It is rare, but it happens. In response to my OP, it seems many are interested in lessening the heat, and making a call that is sold. Don't get me wrong, I sell it. But I collect a paycheck for this: knowing and applying the rules and making good judgement calls. I never get into what's popular. Case in point: (I'm PU) last fall in a JUCO game, R1 and R3, 0 outs, 9-9 bottom of 10. Grounder to F4. Catcher is on top or slightly in foul territory (1st base side) of home plate. He gets the throw from F4 when R3 is about 2-3' away. Catcher puts the glove straight down (he must have forgotten where he was) and waits for the slide. R3 touches home first. Not popular. The visiting coach instantly became the Tasmanian Devil. I've been doing this long enough to know what the response was going to be. I had to be escorted to my car. But I drove home relaxed, knowing I made the right call.

What position were you in? Your OP is a good illustration on why you should be in the B slot with R1/R3. If you are in B you should have been able to get a real good look at the play and not need assistance from your partner. If you are going to ask your partner before you make the call you better make certain you discussed this in pre-game and also that your partner was watching. With R1/R3 the PU's job is to watch R3 and make sure he touches the plate in case of an appeal. Bottom Line: In a 2 person system make your OWN call, Pete Booth

I don't know about elsewhere but we check hats and bats before games, even before the new regulations. For those that do not think it is their job, Please read 10-2-3.a Rich that's the difference between Internet Umpires and Umpires. Someone who thinks managers/coaches are rats are not approachable umpires and want to do as little as necessary, get their check and go home. They want the power and authority but not the responsibility.