Does PU take the runner?

[blue bomber]

I put this up at ABUA, but I'm putting it here, too. I figure I can't get enough feedback so have at it.

So the BU is in the A. B1 hits a slow grounder to third. BU moves into fair territory to get ready to make the call and PU is coming up the first base line watching for a pulled foot, obstruction, etc.

When a throw gets past F3, does the BU haul arse into the infield or would the PU take BR around to 2nd and beyond? I've had two respected partners tell me different things. With a fast runner, that BU is likely to be left in the dust on the play at second.

I had this scenario as BU, and I did have to rocket into the infield because the PU was camping out way down the line. I was still able to make a solid call at 2nd. I'm glad I'm not out of shape, but I know I still looked like I was "hurried" instead of "hustled."

[Umpire in Chief]

blue bomber,

The PU always has the overthrow responsibility in such a situation.

[mepperson]

By "overthrow responsibility" are you referring to the overthrow itself, to ensure that it does not go out of play or become interfered; or are you referring to the runner on the overthrow?

I've always been taught, and practiced, that the BU has the responsibility for the runner in this situation. This is something, though, that could be worked with the partner before the game - as long as it's handled by the crew with a look of fluidity and teamwork, and as long as both aspects are covered, I don't think any coach is going to gripe about the mechanics used. They may gripe about the call; but, they probably won't gripe about who makes it.

[littleleagueump]

BU has the runner, PU looks for the ball over the fence.