2 man, U1 goes out

[Tborze]

I don't recall ever seeing a mechanic on this.  

U1 goes out, BR tries for third and gets caught in a rundown between 2nd & 3rd. If possible, could/should U1 read this situation and come into 2nd and help?  

 

[noumpere]

2 minutes ago, Tborze said:

I don't recall ever seeing a mechanic on this.  

U1 goes out, BR tries for third and gets caught in a rundown between 2nd & 3rd. If possible, could/should U1 read this situation and come into 2nd and help?  

 

Of course.  It looks a lot better than U1 standing somewhere and just watching.

[Replacematt]

35 minutes ago, Tborze said:

I don't recall ever seeing a mechanic on this.  

U1 goes out, BR tries for third and gets caught in a rundown between 2nd & 3rd. If possible, could/should U1 read this situation and come into 2nd and help?  

 

Yes. In fact, he can get to a better position than he would have from the inside. If he approaches from the extended 3B-2B baseline, he's got an optimal angle for most plays coming towards him.

[maven]

1 hour ago, Tborze said:

I don't recall ever seeing a mechanic on this.  

There's a reason for that.

[Richvee]

Had a similar play as PU once. R1 went out, I take BR and get an angle on the SS side of the 2B cutout  because there's going to be a play. F9 throws a bb to 2B. BR stops in his tracks and retreats, getting into a rundown between first and second.  My partner had the play back into first from the outfield side, as I covered the second base side from the infield grass. Looked real good. Almost like we knew what we were doing.