Doc

Just as a follow up. The correct mechanic is found as listed above in the CAA and on page 70 of this year's NFHS umpire's manual that it is the responsibility of the PU if 3rd baseman goes backer. towards the line and it is the BU call if the 3rd baseman is moving towards home plate to towards the middle of the infield (towards the BU. Thanks to all that responded.

This is actually what I thought given the proximity and better angle of the play for the BU. Looks like the NFHS umpire manual says it should be PU. Thanks for the response.

Awesome. Thanks for the quick response.

Situation: runners on 2nd and 3rd (R3 & R2 respectively). 2 man crew. U1 in C position. F5 playing even with the 3rd base bag. Batter hits a low sinking line drive directly at F5 who takes a step forward towards home plate and short hops/traps the ball. Knowing that a prompt call is needed in this situation to eliminate any confusion, which umpire (PU or U1) is responsible for the "catch or no catch?". Obviously we don't want conflicting calls.