1 4 MAN MECHANICS

2 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; 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.

3 F3 F4 F7 F8 F9 F5 F6 F1 F2 U1 P BR R1 R3 R2 Defense F1 – Pitcher F2 – Catcher F3 – 1 st Baseman F4 – 2 nd Baseman F5 – 3 rd Baseman F6 –Shortstop F7 – Left Fielder F8 – Center Fielder F9 – Right Fielder Offense R1 – Lead Runner R2 – Second Runner R3 – Last Runner BR – Batter-Runner Umpires P(late) – Home plate (Umpire-in-Chief) U1 – 1 st Base Umpire U2 – 2 nd Base Umpire U3 – 3 rd Base Umpire U3 U2 ABBREVIATIONS

4 P U1 U3 U2 POSITIONS NO RUNNERS U1 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 1 st and 3 rd base bags; U1 and U3 – Front edge of their respective bases to the foul poles.

5 P U2 U1U3 U2’s Outfield U3’s OutfieldU1’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.

6 P U1 U2 U3 FLY BALL U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Trail the BR up the 1 st base line and fill in behind U1; If the BR goes on to 2 nd, 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 2 nd ; 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 3 rd. INITIAL MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT SECONDARY MOVEMENT

7 P U1 U2 U3 FLY BALL U2 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH U3: Move into infield ready to take all touches and calls at 2nd; DO NOT retreat to 3 rd. U1: Move into the infield and pivot observing touch of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st or into 2 nd 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 3 rd ; Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd.

8 U1 U2 U3 P FLY BALL U3 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.

9 P U2 U3U1 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 1 st. 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.

10 P 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.

11 P U1 U2 U3 R1 POSITIONS RUNNER ON 1 ST 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 2 nd can be on the second-base side.

12 P U3 U1 U2 R1 U3’s OutfieldU1’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 3 rd base. U1: F8 going to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1 st base. Plate: F1 and F2. U2: F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side.

13 P U3 U1 U2 R1 FLY BALL U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH Plate: Move out on the batted ball to filling in behind U1; Observe tags and touches at 1 st ; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1 st ; If BR goes to 2 nd, 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 2 nd : If Plate has to retreat to home, move into position to take plays at 1 st.

14 P U3 U1 U2 R1 FLY BALL U3 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 1 st (can be in foul territory); Takes R1 back into 1 st ; 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 2 nd ; Move into position to cover plays at 1 st if U1 covers home.

15 P U3 U1 U2 R1 BASE HIT U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2 nd. U1: Move into position to observe touches of 1st; Be alert to take the runner back into 1 st. 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.

16 P U3 U1 U2 R1 GROUND BALL POSSIBLE DOUBLE PLAY U2: Move into position to rule on any play at 2 nd ; 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.

17 P U3 U1 U2 R1 POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER ON 2 ND U1 IN A; U2 IN F (2 nd base side); U3 IN D

18 P U3 U1 R1 U2 U3’s OutfieldU1’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 3 rd base. U1: F8 going to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1 st base. PLATE: F1 and F2 U2: F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side.

19 P U3 U1 R1 U2 FLY BALL U1 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.

20 P U3 U1 R1 U2 FLY BALL U3 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 1 st ; 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.

21 P U3 U1 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 2 nd. 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 1 st.

22 P U3U1 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 2 nd. U1: Move in to make the call at 1st; On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play.

23 P U3 U1 R1 U2 POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER AT 2 ND U1 IN A; U2 IN G; U3 IN D U2: Position G: On the edge of the dirt behind 2 nd base; Can be on shortstop or second base side.

24 P U2 U1U3 U2’s Outfield U3’s OutfieldU1’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.

25 P U3 U1 R1 U2 FLY BALL U1 HAS THE CATCH/NO CATCH U2: Move into position to observe touches and make calls at 2 nd ; Stay on the outside until R1 has committed to 3 rd then move inside; Be prepared to take a runner at 1 st. 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 2 nd ; 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 1 st ; Be prepared to retreat to home for a possible play.

26 P U3 U1 R1 U2 FLY BALL U2 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 1 st ; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1 st ; If the runner goes to 2 nd 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 2 nd ; DO NOT retreat to 3 rd, 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 3 rd.

27 P U3U1 R1 U2 FLY BALL U3 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.

28 P U3U1 R1 U2 BASE HIT U1: Move into position to observe touches of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1 st. 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.

29 P U3U1 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 2 nd. 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.

30 P U3 U1 U2 R1 POSITIONS WITH A RUNNER ON 3 RD U1 IN A; U2 IN E; U3 IN D

31 P U2 U1U3 U2’s Outfield U3’s OutfieldU1’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.

32 P U3U1 U2 R1 FLY BALL U1 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.

33 P U3U1 U2 R1 FLY BALL U2 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 1 st or into 2 nd 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.

34 P U3U1 U2 R1 FLY BALL U3 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.

35 P U3U1 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.

36 P U3U1 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.

37 P U2 U1 R1 U3 R2 POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS ON 1 ST AND 2 ND U1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D

38 P U3 U1 R1 U2 U3’s OutfieldU1’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 3 rd base. U1: F8 going to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1 st base. Plate: F1 and F2. U2: F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side.

39 P U2 U1 R1 U3 R2 FLY BALL U1 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 2 nd ; If Plate has to retreat to home, move into position to take all plays at 1st.

40 P U2 U1 R1 U3 R2 FLY BALL U3 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 1 st ; 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 2 nd ; If U1 has to cover home, take all plays at 1st.

41 P 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 2 nd. 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.

42 P U2 U1 R1 U3 R2 GROUND BALL POSSIBLE 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.

43 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS ON 1 ST AND 3 RD U1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D

44 P U3 U1 R1 U2 U3’s OutfieldU1’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 3 rd base. U1: F8 going to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1 st base. Plate: F1 and F2. U2: F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side.

45 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 FLY BALL U1 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 2 nd and 1 st. Plate: Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home.

46 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 FLY BALL U3 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 1 st ; Move into the infield to take runner into 2 nd if U2 has to cover 3 rd. 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 2 nd ; Move to cover 3 rd if necessary.

47 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 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.

48 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 GROUND BALL POSSIBLE 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 2 nd ; 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.

49 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS AT 2 ND AND 3 RD U1 IN A; U2 F; U3 IN D

50 P U3U1 R1 U2 U3’s OutfieldU1’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 3 rd base. U1: F8 to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1 st base. Plate: F1 and F2. U2: F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side.

51 P R2 R1 U3U1 U2 FLY BALL U1 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 1 st and 2 nd in order to call plays at 1 st.

52 P R2 R1 U3U1 U2 FLY BALL U3 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 3 rd with R2, if he goes. Plate: Move into position to observe tag at 3rd and touches at home; Make all calls at home.

53 P R2 R1 U3U1 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 2 nd. 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.

54 P R2 R1 U3U1 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 2 nd. 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.

55 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 POSITIONS WITH RUNNERS AT 2 ND AND 3 RD U1 IN A; U2 IN G; U3 IN D

56 P U2 U1U3 U2’s Outfield U3’s OutfieldU1’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 3 rd base. U1: F9 going back, coming in and all the way to the line; F3 and F4 moving toward 1 st base. U2: F8 in all instances; F9 going to his right; F7 going to his left. Plate: F1 and F2.

57 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 P R2 R1 U3U1 U2 FLY BALL U1 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.

58 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 P R2 R1 U3U1 U2 FLY BALL U2 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 1 st or into 2 nd. 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.

59 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 P R2 R1 U3U1 U2 FLY BALL U3 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 1 st or into 2 nd. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT Plate: Move into position to observe R1’s tag at 3 rd ; Observe the touches of home and make calls at home. U2: Moves into the infield to observe the tags of R2; Take R2 into 3 rd ; Observe R2’s touch of 3 rd and call any plays at 3 rd.

60 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 P R2 R1 U3U1 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 1 st. U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

61 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 P R2 R1 U3U1 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.

62 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 R3 POSITIONS WITH THE BASES LOADED U1 IN A; U2 IN F; U3 IN D

63 P U3 U1 R1 U2 U3’s OutfieldU1’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 3 rd 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 1 st base,

64 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 R3 FLY BALL U1 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 1 st and 2 nd to call plays at 1 st. Plate: Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home; Observe R3’s tag at 1 st.

65 P R2 R1 U3U1 U2 R3 FLY BALL U3 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 1 st ; 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 2 nd ; Move with R2 to 3 rd and take all touches of 3 rd and make all calls at 3 rd. Plate: Move into position to observe tag of R1 at 3 rd ; Observe touches at home and make calls at home.

66 P R2 R1 U3 U1 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 2 nd. U1: Move into position to tags and touches of 1st; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1 st.

67 P R2 R1 U3 U1 U2 R3 GROUND BALL POSSIBLE 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 2 nd ; Rule safe/out on any play at 2 nd ; Watch for interference by R1 due to an illegal slide.