3 man Question

[Ryan Eisner]

Hello,

I am a little league umpire and our league is using 3 umpires for some of our end of season tournaments. My question is, with a runner on 1st, does the 3rd base umpire start in the B or C position because I have heard both.

[Cav]

Either or, depending on how he wants to take R1 into 2B.  Personally, I like deep C.   

[Ryan Eisner]

Sorry I didn't specify earlier but I was asking about on a 60 foot diamond?

[BrianC14]

1 hour ago, Ryan Eisner said:

Sorry I didn't specify earlier but I was asking about on a 60 foot diamond?

Small diamond would be the same basic answer as @Cav gave, but go on the outside edge of the dirt,to stay out of the way.  Have fun. 

[Tborze]

Choice!

I personally would go deep C (Rim C)? As @Cav says. 

Less chance of getting hit on a steal. Catchers should be taught to miss 1B side. Better angle coming in on a steal or ground ball hit either side. 

[Mudisfun]

Which region or district are you in? My district uses the following for 60' which is not what LL utilizes (all positions start outside):

Bases Occupied	U1	U3
None	A	D
1st	A	C
1st/2nd	A	C
Loaded	A	C
1st/3rd	A	C
2nd/3rd	B	D
2nd	B	D
3rd	A	D

 

The LL mechanics manual has the following positions (all starting outside):

Bases Occupied	U1	U3
None	A	D
1st	A	B
1st/2nd	B	D
Loaded	B	D
1st/3rd	B	D
2nd/3rd	B	D
2nd	B	D
3rd	A	D