Positioning

[Thunderheads]

Hit to left .....is this typical u2 positioning for this play? No one argues but he certainly doesn't look out ....

http://www.mlb.com/v...093837&c_id=mlb

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=24093837&topic_id=&c_id=mlb&tcid=vpp_copy_24093837&v=3

[Guest]

In 4 man (and a lot of 3 man situations) you are not bound to taking plays from the inside and one can stay outside if desired.

[Haid D' Salaami]

In pro ball you are aloud to take plays on the outside.. it's called rimming... but it is an advance mechanic... takes time to learn it.. but it sure is nice..

[Thunderheads]

thanks guys ...

just doesn't seem like he got a good look at it ........

[noumpere]

In pro ball you are aloud to take plays on the outside.. it's called rimming... but it is an advance mechanic... takes time to learn it.. but it sure is nice..

And in CCA, too

[Haid D' Salaami]

In pro ball you are aloud to take plays on the outside.. it's called rimming... but it is an advance mechanic... takes time to learn it.. but it sure is nice..

And in CCA, too

I pretty sure its not in the CCA.. you can use it in college..if your assignor is ok with it.

[Jimurray]

That brings up preferences for U2 positioning in the outfield. Do most mechanics still allow either the batter's strong side or weak side? That position has a lot to do with whether a RIM is necessary.

[BRUMP]

I don't work anything but 2 man do I can't comment on the mechanics but he definitely looked safe on the replays unless I am missing something.

[GerryB]

Old American League mechanic reinstated a few years ago I believe.

Maybe safe...but the ball in glove in front of the base before the runner gets there equals...

[dumbdumb]

looks like the inverse of this call

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=22004753&source=MLB&gid=2012_06_03_texmlb_anamlb_1

or this

http://umpire-empire.com/index.php/topic/35147-play-at-plate/

[Jimurray]

Old American League mechanic reinstated a few years ago I believe.

Maybe safe...but the ball in glove in front of the base before the runner gets there equals...

Don't know anymore as evidenced by this play: http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=24130491

Which is the subject of another thread today.