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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
4P
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.
5P
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.
6P
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
7P
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
P
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.
9P
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.
10P
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.
11P
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.
12P
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.
13P
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.
14P
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.
15P
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.
16P
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.
17P
U3U1
U2
R1
POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER ON 2ND U1 IN A; U2 IN F (2nd base side); U3 IN D
18P
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.
19P
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.
20P
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.
21P
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.
22P
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.
23P
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.
24P
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.
25P
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.
26P
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.
27P
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.
28P
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.
29P
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.
30P
U3U1
U2
R1
POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER ON 3RD U1 IN A; U2 IN E; U3 IN D
31P
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.
32P
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.
33P
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.
34P
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.
35P
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.
36P
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.
37P
U2
U1
R1
U3
R2
POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS ON 1ST AND 2ND U1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D
38P
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.
39P
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.
40P
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.
41P
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.
42P
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.
43P
R2
R1
U3U1
U2
POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS ON 1ST AND 3RD U1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D
44P
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.
45P
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.
46P
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.
47P
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.
48P
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.
49P
R2
R1
U3U1
U2
POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS AT 2ND AND 3RD U1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D
50P
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.
51P
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.
52P
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.
53P
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.
54P
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.
55P
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
56P
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.
57P
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.
58P
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.
59P
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.
60P
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.
61P
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.
62P
R2
R1
U3U1
U2
R3
POSITIONS WITH THE BASES LOADEDU1 IN A; U2 IN F; U3 IN D
63P
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,
64P
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.
65P
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.
66P
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.
67P
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.