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4 MAN MECHANICS. GENERAL PRINCIPLES. In 4 man crew someone will ALWAYS go out on fly balls and once out stays out; Check swings appeals go to U1 on right handed batter and U3 on left handed batter; U2 has interference call at 2 ND on all double plays; - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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4 MAN MECHANICS

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES• In 4 man crew someone will ALWAYS go out

on fly balls and once out stays out;• Check swings appeals go to U1 on right

handed batter and U3 on left handed batter;• U2 has interference call at 2ND on all double

plays;• PLATE should rarely stay planted at the

plate;• Cover partners if a rotation is missed;• Communicate;• Have an umpire ahead of the play versus

following the play.

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F3

F4

F7

F8

F9

F5

F6

F1

F2

U1

P

BR

R1

R3

R2

DefenseF1 – PitcherF2 – CatcherF3 – 1st BasemanF4 – 2nd BasemanF5 – 3rd BasemanF6 –ShortstopF7 – Left FielderF8 – Center FielderF9 – Right Fielder

OffenseR1 – Lead RunnerR2 – Second RunnerR3 – Last RunnerBR – Batter-Runner

UmpiresP(late) – Home plate (Umpire-in-Chief)U1 – 1st Base UmpireU2 – 2nd Base UmpireU3 – 3rd Base Umpire

U3

U2

ABBREVIATIONS

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U1U3

U2

POSITIONS NO RUNNERSU1 IN A; U2 IN E; U3 IN D

Position E:• To the left center or right

center side of the outfield about 10 to 15 yards from the back edge of the dirt.

• DO NOT get too deep.

Fair/Foul Responsibilities

The same in all situations in 4 man mechanics:

• Plate – Up to the front edge of the 1st and 3rd base bags;

• U1 and U3 – Front edge of their respective bases to the foul poles.

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U2

U1U3

U2’s Outfield

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGE

Plate:• F1 and F2.

U1:• F9 going back, coming in, and

all the way to the line;• F3 and F4.

U3:• F7 going back, coming

in, and all the way to the line;

• F5 and F6.

U2:• F8 in all instances;• F9 going to his right;• F7 going to his left.

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U1

U2

U3

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

Plate:• Trail the BR up the 1st

base line and fill in behind U1;

• If the BR goes on to 2nd, retreat to home for a possible play.

U1:• Tells his partners he is

going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;

• Gets the best angle possible;

• Is stopped for the catch/no catch;

• Once he has gone out, he stays out, does not return the infield;

• Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew.

U2:• Move into the infield

to take all touches and plays at 2nd;

• Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the fielder;

• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

U3:• Move down the line

ready to move into position to take the runner into 3rd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

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U1

U2

U3

FLY BALLU2 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move into infield ready to

take all touches and calls at 2nd;

• DO NOT retreat to 3rd.

U1:• Move into the infield and

pivot observing touch of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st or into 2nd if U3 gets hung up at 3rd;

• If the runner goes to 2nd retreat toward home telling Plate, “I’ve got the plate”;

• DO NOT commit to home too soon.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

U2:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

Plate:• Move out on the batted

ball to filling in behind U3;

• Observe runner/s touch of 3rd;

• Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd.

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U1

U2

U3

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FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

U2:• Move into the infield to take all

touches and plays at 2nd; • Come in on the side of the base

away from the throw of the fielder;• Stay on the outfield side of the base

if cannot make it inside.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

U1:• Move into the infield and pivot

observing the BR’s touch of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st;

• If the runner goes to 3rd move to home telling Plate, “I’ve got the home.”

Plate:• Move out on the batted ball to

filling in behind U3;• Be prepared to take the runner

into 3rd.

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U2

U3 U1

BASE HIT

U3:• Move down the line ready to

move into position to take the runner into 3rd.

Plate:• Trail the BR up the 1st base line

in order to rule on a pulled foot or swipe tag;

• If the BR goes to 2nd, retreat to home for a possible play.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

U1:• Move into the infield and pivot

observing the BR’s touch of 1st;• Be prepared to take the runner

back into 1st.

U2:• Move into the infield to take all

touches and plays at 2nd;• Come in on the side of the

base away from the throw of the fielder;

• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

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U1

U2

U3

GROUND BALL

U2:

• Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd;

• Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the fielder;

• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

U1:• Move in to make the call at

1st;• Come set, observe the play,

make the call;• On an overthrow observe the

ball and determine if it goes out of play.

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

INITIAL MOVEMENT

Plate:• Trail the BR up the 1st base line

in order to rule on a pulled foot or swipe tag;

• If the BR goes on to 2nd, retreat to home for a possible play.

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to make all calls at 3rd.

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U1

U2

U3

R1

POSITIONS RUNNER ON 1ST U1 IN A; U2 IN F; U3 IN D

U2:Position F:• Basically Position C but at the edge

of the infield dirt on shortstop side;• With a runner on 2nd can be on the

second-base side.

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U3U1

U2

R1

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

FLY BALL COVERAGE

U3:• F8 going back, coming in,

and going to his right;• F7 in all instances;• F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd

base.

U1:• F8 going to his left;• F9 in all instances;• F3 and F4 moving toward 1st base.

Plate:• F1 and F2.

U2:• F4 and F6 unless

moving toward the foul line on their side.

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U3U1

U2

R1

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

Plate:• Move out on the batted ball to filling in

behind U1;• Observe tags and touches at 1st;• Be prepared to take the runner back into

1st;• If BR goes to 2nd, move to cover home.

U1:• Tells his partners he is going out

by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;• Gets the best angle possible;• Is stopped for the catch/no catch;• Gives a visual signal of the

catch/no catch; • Once out, stays out, does not

return to the infield;• Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U3:• Move down the line ready to

move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

U2:• Move into position to take all

touches and calls at 2nd:• If Plate has to retreat to home,

move into position to take plays at 1st.

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U3U1

U2

R1

FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

Plate:• Move out on the batted ball to filling in

behind U3;• Be prepared to take the runner into

3rd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U1:• Move into position to observe

tags and touches of 1st (can be in foul territory);

• Takes R1 back into 1st;• Be prepared to move to home

to cover for Plate telling him, “I’ve got home.”

U2:• Move into position to take all

touches and calls at 2nd;• Move into position to cover plays at

1st if U1 covers home.

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U3U1

U2

R1

BASE HIT

U2:• Move into position to take all

touches and calls at 2nd.

U1:• Move into position to observe

touches of 1st;• Be alert to take the runner back

into 1st.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U3:• Moves down the line ready to

take all touches and make all calls at 3rd.

Plate:• Move out with the batted ball;• Move into position to observe

touches and make calls at home.

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U3U1

U2

R1

GROUND BALLPOSSIBLE DOUBLE PLAY

U2:• Move into position to rule on any play at 2nd;• Watch for interference by on an illegal slide by R1.

U1:• Move in to make the call at 1st;• Come set, observe the play,

make the call;• On an overthrow observe the

ball and determine if it goes out of play.

U3:• Move down the line ready to

move into position to take all touches and make all calls at 3rd.

Plate:• Trail the BR up the 1st base line

in order to rule on a pulled foot or swipe tag;

• Be prepared to retreat to home for a possible play.

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U3U1

U2

R1

POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER ON 2ND U1 IN A; U2 IN F (2nd base side); U3 IN D

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U3U1

R1

U2

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

FLY BALL COVERAGES

U3:• F8 going back, coming in,

and going to his right;• F7 in all instances;• F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd

base. U1:• F8 going to his left;• F9 in all instances;• F3 and F4 moving toward 1st base.

PLATE:• F1 and F2

U2:• F4 and F6 unless moving

toward the foul line on their side.

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U3U1

R1

U2

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U2:• Move into position to take all

touches and calls at 2nd:• If Plate has to retreat to home,

move into position to take all plays at 1st.

U1:• Tells his partners he is

going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;

• Gets the best angle possible;

• Is stopped for the catch/no catch;

• Once out, stays out, does not return the infield;

• Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U3:• Moves down the line to

observe R1’s tag;• Be ready to move into

position to take a runner into 3rd.

Plate:• Trail the BR up the 1st

base line and fill in behind U1;

• If the ball falls in, retreats to home for a possible play.

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U3U1

R1

U2

FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U2:• Move into position to take

all touches and calls at 2nd:

• If U1has to cover home, move into position to take all plays at 1st.

U1:• Move into position to

observe tags and touches of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st;

• Move to cover home when Plate fills in behind U3.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U3:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

Plate:• Move out on the batted

ball to filling in behind U3;

• Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd.

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U3U1

R1

U2

BASE HIT

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

U2:• Move into position and be

prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches make calls at home.

U1:• Move into position to

observe tags and touches of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st.

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U3 U1

R1

U2

GROUND BALL

U3:• Move down the line ready to

move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U2:• Move into position and be

prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd.

U1:• Move in to make the call at 1st;• On an overthrow observe the ball

and determine if it goes out of play.

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U3U1

R1

U2

POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER AT 2ND

U1 IN A; U2 IN G; U3 IN D

U2:Position G:• On the edge of the dirt behind 2nd base;• Can be on shortstop or second base

side.

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U2

U1U3

U2’s Outfield

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

R1

FLY BALL COVERAGES

U2:• F8 in all instances;• F9 going to his right;• F7 going to his left.

U1:• F9 going back, coming in,

and all the way to the line;• F3 and F4.

U3:• F7 going back, coming in,

and all the way to the line;• F5 and F6.

Plate:• F1 and F2.

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U3U1

R1

U2

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U2:• Move into position to observe

touches and make calls at 2nd;• Stay on the outside until R1

has committed to 3rd then move inside;

• Be prepared to take a runner at 1st.

U1:• Tells his partners he is going out by

saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;• Gets the best angle possible;• Is stopped for the catch/no catch; • Give a visual signal of the catch/no

catch;• Once out, stays out, does not return

the infield;• Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U3:• Move down the line ready to

move into position to observe R1’s tag at 2nd;

• Take all touches and calls at 3rd.

Plate:• Move out on the batted ball to

filling in behind U1;• Observe the BR’s touch of

1st;• Be prepared to retreat to

home for a possible play.

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U3U1

R1

U2

FLY BALLU2 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U2:• Move out on the ball getting the

best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;• Coverage reverts to 3 man

mechanics.

U1:• Move into the infield and pivot

observing the BR’s touch of 1st;• Be prepared to take the runner

back into 1st;• If the runner goes to 2nd move to

cover home telling Plate, “I’ve got the plate.”

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U3:• Move into Position C ready to

take tags, touches, and calls at 2nd;

• DO NOT retreat to 3rd, Plate has the runner advancing.

Plate:• Move out on the batted ball

to filling in behind U3;• Be prepared to take touches

of and the runner into 3rd.

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U3 U1

R1

U2

FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move out on the ball getting

the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;• Coverage reverts to 3 man

mechanics.

U2:• Move into the infield to take

the BR if he comes into 2nd;• Come in on the side of the

base away from the throw of the outfielder;

• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U1:• Move into the infield and pivot

observing the BR’s touch of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st;

• If the runner goes to 2nd move toward home telling Plate, “I’ve got the home.”

Plate:• Move out on the batted ball to

filling in behind U3;• Be prepared to take the runner

into 3rd.

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U3 U1

R1

U2

BASE HIT

U1:• Move into position to

observe touches of 1st;• Be prepared to take the

runner back into 1st.

U2:• Move into the infield to take all

touches and plays at 2nd;• Come in on the side of the base

away from the throw of the outfielder;

• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U3:• Moves down the line ready to

move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

Plate:• Move into position to make

call on plays at home.

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U3 U1

R1

U2

GROUND BALL

U2:• Start moving into the infield to take a runner

coming into 2nd;• Be alert for a throw behind R1;• Responsible for the touches and all plays at 2nd.

Plate:• Trail the BR up the 1st base

line in order to rule on a pulled foot or swipe tag;

• If the BR goes on to 2nd, retreats to home for a possible play.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U3:• Move down the line ready to

move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd. U1:

• Move in to make the call at 1st;• On an overthrow observe the ball

and determine if it goes out of play.

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U3U1

U2

R1

POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER ON 3RD U1 IN A; U2 IN E; U3 IN D

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U2

U1U3

U2’s Outfield

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

R1

FLY BALL COVERAGES

U2:• F8 in all instances;• F9 going to his right;• F7 going to his left

U1:• F9 going back, coming in, and all

the way to the line;• F3 and F4.

U3:• F7 going back, coming in, and

all the way to the line;• F5 and F6.

Plate:• F1 and F2.

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U3 U1

U2

R1

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move down the line to

observe R1’s tag;• Be ready to move into

position to a runner into 3rd.

U1:• Tells his partners he is going

out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;

• Gets the best angle possible;

• Is stopped for the catch/no catch;

• Once he has gone out, he stays out, does not return the infield;

• Reverts to a 3 man crew.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U2:• Move into the infield to

take all touches and plays at 2nd;

• Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the outfielder;

• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

Plate:• Move into position to

observe touches and make calls at home.

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U3 U1

U2

R1

FLY BALLU2 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move down the line to

observe R1’s tag;• Be ready to move into

position to a runner into 3rd.

U1:• Move into the infield and

pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st or into 2nd

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U2:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

Plate:• Move into position to

observe touches and make calls at home.

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U3 U1

U2

R1

FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move out on the ball getting

the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;• Coverage reverts to 3 man

mechanics.

U1:• Move into position to tags

and touches of 1st;• Be prepared to take the

runner back into 1st.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe touches and make calls at home.

U2:• Move into the infield to

take all touches and plays at 2nd;

• Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the outfielder;

• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

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U3 U1

U2

R1

BASE HIT

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

U2:• Move into the infield to take

all touches and plays at 2nd;• Come in on the side of the

base away from the throw of the outfielder;

• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U1:• Move in to make the call at 1st;• On an overthrow observe the ball

and determine if it goes out of play.

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U3 U1

U2

R1

GROUND BALL

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U1:• Move in to make the call at 1st;• On an overthrow observe the

ball and determine if it goes out of play.

U2:• Move into the infield to take

all touches and plays at 2nd;• Come in on the side of the

base away from the throw;• Stay on the outfield side of

the base if cannot make it inside.

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U2

U1

R1

U3

R2

POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS ON 1ST AND 2ND U1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D

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U3U1

R1

U2

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

R2

FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGES

U3:• F8 going back, coming in,

and going to his right;• F7 in all instances;• F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd

base.U1:• F8 going to his left;• F9 in all instances;• F3 and F4 moving toward 1st

base.

Plate:• F1 and F2.

U2:• F4 and F6 unless moving

toward the foul line on their side.

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U2

U1

R1

U3

R2

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move down the line to

observe R1’s tag;• Be ready to move into

position to a runner into 3rd.

U1:• Tells his partners he is going out

by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;• Gets the best angle possible;• Is virtually stopped for the catch/no

catch;• If fair/foul call completely stopped;• Once he has gone out, he stays

out, does not return the infield;• Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Trail the BR up the 1st

base line and fill in behind U1;

• If the BR goes on to 2nd, retreats to home for a possible play.

U2:• Move into position to take all

touches and calls at 2nd;• If Plate has to retreat to home,

move into position to take all plays at 1st.

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U2

U1

R1

U3

R2

FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

U1:• Move into position to tags

and touches of 1st;• Be prepared to take the

runner back into 1st;• If the runner goes to 2nd

move toward home telling Plate, “I’ve got the home.”

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move out on the batted ball to

filling in behind U3;• Observe runner/s touch of

3rd;• Be prepared to take the

runner into 3rd.

U2:• Move into position to take all touches and calls

at 2nd;• If U1 has to cover home, take all plays at 1st.

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U2

U1

R1

U3

R2

BASE HIT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U2:• Move into position to take all

touches and calls at 2nd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U1:• Move in to make the call at

1st;• On an overthrow observe

the ball and determine if it goes out of play.

U3:• Moves down the line

ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

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U2

U1

R1

U3

R2

GROUND BALLPOSSIBLE DOUBLE PLAY

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

U2:• Move into position to take all touches and

calls at 2nd;• Watch for interference by R1 due to an illegal

slide.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U1:• Move in to make the call at 1st;• On an overthrow observe the ball

and determine if it goes out of play.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS ON 1ST AND 3RD U1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D

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U3U1

R1

U2

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

R2

FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGES

U3:• F8 going back, coming in, and

to his right;• F7 in all instances;• F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd

base.

U1:• F8 going to his left;• F9 in all instances;• F3 and F4 moving toward 1st

base.

Plate:• F1 and F2.

U2:• F4 and F6 unless

moving toward the foul line on their side.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move down the line to

observe R1’s tag;• Be ready to move into

position to a runner into 3rd.

U1:1. Tells his partners he is

going out by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;

2. Gets the best angle possible;

3. Is stopped for the catch/no catch;

4. Gives a visual catch/no catch signal;

5. Once out, stays out, does not return the infield;

6. Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U2:• Move into position and

be prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd and 1st.

Plate:• Move into position to

observe touches and make calls at home.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

U1:• Move into position to tags

and touches of 1st;• Be prepared to take the

runner back into 1st;• Move into the infield to

take runner into 2nd if U2 has to cover 3rd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe touches and make calls at home.

U2:• Move into position and

be prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd;

• Move to cover 3rd if necessary.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

BASE HIT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U2:• Move into a position and be

prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd:

• If Plate has to retreat to home, take all plays at 1st.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U3:• Move down the line

ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

U1:• Move in to make the call at 1st;• On an overthrow observe the

ball and determine if it goes out of play.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

GROUND BALLPOSSIBLE DOUBLE PLAY

U3:• Move down the line ready to

move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

U2:• Move into a position to rule on

plays at 2nd;• Be sure you are not in the path

of a throw;• Watch for interference by R1

due to an illegal slide.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U1:• Move in to make the call

at 1st;• On an overthrow observe

the ball and determine if it goes out of play.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS AT 2ND AND 3RD U1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D

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U3 U1

R1

U2

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

R2

FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGES

U3:• F8 going back, coming in,

and going to his right;• F7 in all instances;• F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd

base.

U1:• F8 to his left;• F9 in all instances;• F3 and F4 moving toward 1st

base.

Plate:• F1 and F2.

U2:• F4 and F6 unless moving

toward the foul line on their side.

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R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move down the line to

observe R1’s tag;• Be ready to move into

position to a runner into 3rd.

U1:• Tells his partners he is going out

by saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;• Gets the best angle possible;• Is stopped for the catch/no catch;• Gives a visual catch/no catch

signal;• Once out, stays out, does not

return the infield;• Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe touches and make calls at home.

U2:• Move into position to

observe all tags, touches, and make all calls at 2nd:

• Move into a position halfway between 1st and 2nd in order to call plays at 1st.

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R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

U1:• Move into the infield and

pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st;

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U2:• Move into position to take all

touches and calls at 2nd;• Move to 3rd with R2, if he goes.

Plate:• Move into position to

observe tag at 3rd and touches at home;

• Make all calls at home.

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R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

BASE HIT

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

U2:• Move into position to

observe all touches and make all calls at 2nd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U1:• Move in to make the call at 1st;• On an overthrow observe the ball

and determine if it goes out of play.

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R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

GROUND BALL

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

U2:• Move into position to rule

on any play at 2nd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U1:• Move in to make the call at

1st;• On an overthrow observe

the ball and determine if it goes out of play.Plate:

• Move into position to observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

P

R2

R1

U3U1

U2

POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS AT 2ND AND 3RD

U1 IN A; U2 IN G; U3 IN D

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U2

U1U3

U2’s Outfield

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

R1

R2

FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGES

U3:• F7 going back, coming in and

all the way to the line;• F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd

base.

U1:• F9 going back, coming in and all the

way to the line;• F3 and F4 moving toward 1st base.

U2:• F8 in all instances;• F9 going to his right;• F7 going to his left.

Plate:• F1 and F2.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

P

R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move down the line to

observe R1’s tag;• Be ready to move into

position to a runner into 3rd.

U1:• Tells his partners he is going out by

saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;• Gets the best angle possible;• Is stopped for the catch/no catch;• Gives a visual catch/no catch signal;• Once out, stays out, does not return

the infield;• Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe touches and make calls at home.

U2:• Move into the infield to take all touches

and plays at 2nd;• Come in on the side of the base away

from the throw;• Stay on the outfield side of the base if

cannot make it inside.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

P

R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

FLY BALLU2 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move down the line to

observe R1’s tag;• Be ready to move into

position to a runner into 3rd.

U1:• Move into the infield and

pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st or into 2nd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U2:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

Plate:• Move into position to

observe touches and make calls at home.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

P

R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move out on the ball

getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

U1:• Move into the infield and

pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st or into 2nd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe R1’s tag at 3rd;• Observe the touches of

home and make calls at home.

U2:• Moves into the infield to observe the tags of

R2;• Take R2 into 3rd;• Observe R2’s touch of 3rd and call any plays

at 3rd.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

P

R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

BASE HIT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U2:• Move into the infield to take all touches and

plays at 2nd;• Come in on the side of the base away from

the throw;• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot

make it inside.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U1:• Move into position to tags

and touches of 1st;• Be prepared to take the

runner back into 1st.

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

P

R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

GROUND BALL

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

U1:• Move in to make the call at

1st;• On an overthrow observe the

ball and determine if it goes out of play.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U2:• Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at

2nd;• Come in on the side of the base away from the

throw;• Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it

inside.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

R3

POSITIONS WITH THE BASES LOADEDU1 IN A; U2 IN F; U3 IN D

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U3U1

R1

U2

U3’s Outfield U1’s Outfield

R2

R3

FLY BALL COVERAGES

U3:• F8 going back, coming in,

and going to his right;• F7 in all instances;• F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd

base.

Plate:• F1 and F2.

U2:• F4 and F6 unless moving

toward the foul line on their side.

U1:• F8 going to his left;• F9 in all instances;• F3 and F4 moving toward 1st

base,

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

R3

FLY BALLU1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move down the line to

observe R1’s tag;• Be ready to move into

position to a runner into 3rd.

U1:• Tells his partners he is going out by

saying, “I’ve got the ball.”;• Gets the best angle possible;• Is stopped for the catch/no catch;• Gives a visual catch/no catch signal;• Once out, stays out, does not return

the infield;• Coverage reverts to a 3 man crew.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U2:• Move into position to

take all touches and calls at 2nd:

• Move to a position halfway between 1st and 2nd to call plays at 1st.

Plate:• Move into position to

observe touches and make calls at home;

• Observe R3’s tag at 1st.

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R2

R1

U3 U1

U2

R3

FLY BALLU3 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH

U3:• Move out on the ball getting

the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Be virtually stopped when making the call;

• Give a visual signal of the catch/no catch;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

• Coverage reverts to 3 man mechanics.

U1:• Move into the infield and

pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st;

• Be prepared to make calls at 1st;

• Be prepared to take R3 into 2nd observing touches and make the calls on plays.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U2:• Move into position to

take all tags, touches, and calls at 2nd;

• Move with R2 to 3rd and take all touches of 3rd and make all calls at 3rd.

Plate:• Move into position to

observe tag of R1 at 3rd;

• Observe touches at home and make calls at home.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

R3

BASE HIT

U3:• Move down the line ready

to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U2:• Move into position to take

all tags, touches, and calls at 2nd.

U1:• Move into position to tags

and touches of 1st;• Be prepared to take the

runner back into 1st.

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R2

R1

U3U1

U2

R3

GROUND BALLPOSSIBLE DOUBLE PLAY

Plate:• Move into position to

observe the touches at home and make calls at home.

U3:• Move down the line ready to

move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

INITIAL MOVEMENT

SECONDARY MOVEMENT

BALL FLIGHT

U1:• Move in to position to make the call at

1st;• On an overthrow observe the ball and

determine if it goes out of play.

U2:• Move into position to observe the

play at 2nd;• Rule safe/out on any play at 2nd;• Watch for interference by R1 due to

an illegal slide.