Short-Field 2-Umpire Mechanics
BU never goes out · Classic movement · PU rotates to 3B only on clear extra-base hits
PU (Plate Umpire)
BU (Base Umpire)
Runner
Infield dirt
No Runners — A Position
BU starts in A, moves toward 1B on ground balls
· PU stays home ·
Runner on 1st — B Position
BU in B, moves toward 2B on ground balls
· PU stays home unless clear extra-base hit ·
Runner on 2nd — C Position
BU in C, moves toward 3B on left-side grounders
· PU stays home unless clear extra-base hit ·
Runner on 3rd — C Position
BU shaded toward 3B, takes plays there
· PU stays home ·
Runners on 1st & 2nd
BU in C, primary responsibility 2B/3B
· PU stays home unless clear extra-base hit ·
Runners on 1st & 3rd
BU takes 3B plays
· PU has home and tag-ups ·
Runners on 2nd & 3rd
BU owns 3B · PU owns home and tag-ups
· No going out ·
Bases Loaded
BU prioritizes 3B and force plays
· PU has home and tag-ups · No going out ·
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