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1 FOUR PERSON MECHANICS 2016 Ohio High School Athletic Association

2 GENERAL PRINCIPLES In four person crews, someone will ALWAYS go out on catchable fly balls and once out stay out; Check swings appeals go to U1 on right handed batters and U3 on left handed batters; U2 has interference call at 2 ND on double plays; PLATE should rarely stay planted at 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 NO RUNNERS ON 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. U2: E position; On or close to the imaginary line running from the plate through the edge of the pitchers mound; feet behind the middle infielders; Preferably on the second baseman’s side, but permissible to be on the shortstop’s side; Avoid being directly behind an infielder, or being too close to them; U3: D position; feet behind third baseman, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate. U1: A position; feet behind first baseman, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate.

5 P U2 U1 U3 U2’s Outfield U3 U1 FLY BALL/LINE DRIVE COVERAGE Plate: F1 and F2. U1: F9 going to his left and all the way to the line; F3 and F4 straight in or to his left. U3: F7 going to his right., and all the way to the line; F5 and F6 straight in or to his right. U2: U U2 U2: F7 going in back or to his left F8 in all directions F9 going in, back or to his right Middle infielders diving toward the middle.

6 P U1 U2 U3 WHEN U1 GOES OUT Plate: Trail the BR up the 1 st base line and fill in behind U1; Once BR reaches second, retreat to home for a possible play. U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. 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 WHEN U2 GOES OUT U3: Move into infield ready to take all touches and calls at 2 nd ; DO NOT retreat to 3 rd. U1: Move into the infield and pivot observing touch of 1 st ; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1 st or into 2 nd if U3 gets hung up at 3 rd ; Once runner achieves 2 nd, retreat toward home telling P, “I’ve got the plate.”; DO NOT commit to home too soon. INITIAL MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT SECONDARY MOVEMENT U2: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. mechanics. Plate: Move out on the batted ball in foul territory toward 3 rd ; Observe runner/s touch of 3 rd ; Be prepared to take the runner into 3 rd ; Will not retreat home.

8 U1 U2 U3 P WHEN U3 GOES OUT U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. 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 1 st ; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1 st or into 2 nd if U3 gets hung up at 3 rd ; If runner achieves 2 nd, move to home telling P, “I’ve got the plate.”; Plate: Move out on the batted ball in foul territory toward 3 rd ; Observe runner/s touch of 3 rd ; Be prepared to take the runner into 3 rd ; Will not retreat home.

9 P U2 U3 U1 BASE HIT U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take the runner into 3 rd. Plate: Move out into the infield grass to observe the play; Be a second pair of eyes for possible obstruction/interference; If the BR gets to 2 nd, 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 1 st ; Be prepared to take BR into 2 nd if U2 does not make it to 2 nd ; 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;.

10 P U1 U2 U3 GROUND BALL U2: Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2 nd ; Come in on the shortstop side of the base; Let either middle infielder make the throw to 1 st before you run by them; Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. U1: Move in to make the call at 1 st ; Come set, observe the play, make the call; On an overthrow observe the BR and get in position for any play back into 1 st. SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT INITIAL MOVEMENT Plate: Trail the BR up the 1st base line in order to help on pulled foot or swipe tag; Responsible for an overthrow; If the BR makes it to 2 nd, retreat to home for a possible play. U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to make all calls at 3 rd.

11 P U1 U2 U3 R1 RUNNER ON FIRST U2: Position Deep B or Deep C: Basically Position B, but a step back or position C but at the edge of the infield dirt on shortstop side; U1: Position A: 8-10 ft. behind 1 st in foul territory; Adjacent to the foul line, facing the 1 st base bag. Hands on knees set. Do not move for pickoffs. U2 U3: D position; feet behind third baseman, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate.

12 P U3 U1 U2 R1 U3 s Outfield U1 Outfield FLY BALL COVERAGE ( SAME FOR ALL SITUATIONS WITH U2 IN THE INFIELD) U1: F8 going back, coming in, and going to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1 st base. U3: F8 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; NO OUTFIELD RESPONSIBILITES.

13 P U3 U1 U2 R1 WHEN U1 GOES OUT Plate: Move out on the batted ball to fill in behind U1; Observe tags and touches at 1 st ; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1 st ; Return home when R1 commits to 3 rd base. U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd. 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 WHEN U3 GOES OUT U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. Plate: Move out on the batted ball to take all calls and touches at 3 rd ; 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 ; Rotate home only when R1 commits to 3 rd ; Should be at the plate area by the time that R1 has rounded 3 rd. 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 1 st ; 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 1 st ; Come set, observe the play, make the call. 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; Responsible for overthrows.

17 P U3 U1 R1 RUNNER ON SECOND U2: Deep B position; On the edge of the dirt behind 2 nd base. U2 U1: A position; feet behind first baseman, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate. U3: D position; 4-6 feet behind third baseman, no closer than 10 feet from the bag, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate; Prepared to quickly move in the direction of the 3 rd base coach’s box on a steal or ground ball to infield.

18 P U3 U1 R1 U2 WHEN U1 GOES OUT U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2 nd and 1 st ; Responsible for tag-up of R1. U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

19 P U3 U1 R1 U2 WHEN U3 GOES OUT U2: Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3 rd ; Has tag-up of R2; If BR advances toward 2 nd, will let U1 take the BR into 2 nd (push). U1: Move into the infield between 1 st and 2 nd ; Pick up BR and take BR back into 1 st and into 2 nd (push). INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

20 P U3 U1 R1 U2 BASE HIT U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd. 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 for a possible play at the plate; Responsible for all overthrows. U1: Move into position to observe tags and touches of 1 st.

21 P U3U1 R1 U2 GROUND BALL U3: Move QUICKLY toward the third base coach’s box to get into position for a possible quick throw to retire R1. Plate: Move into position for a possible play at the plate; Responsible for all overthrows. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2: Move into position to rule on a possible quick play back into 2 nd, or a possible rundown on R1 between 2 nd and 3 rd. U1: Move into position to make the call at 1 st ;

22 P U3 U1 U2 R1 RUNNER ON THIRD U3: Be on edge of infield next to the shortstop with LESS THAN two outs. With two outs you can move back to normal position U2

23 P U2 U1 U3 U2 U3 U1 R1 FLY BALL COVERAGES U2: F8 in all instances; F9 going to his right; F7 going to his left; F6 and F4 diving toward U2. U1: F9 going back, coming in, and all the way to the line; F3; F4 straight in or toward the line. U3: F7 going back, coming in, and all the way to the line; F5; F6 straight in or toward the line. Plate: F1 and F2.

24 P U3 U1 U2 R1 WHEN U1 GOES OUT U3: Quickly move down the line to observe R1’s tag; Be ready to move into position to take BR into 3 rd. U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U2: Quickly move into the infield to take all touches and plays on BR at 1 st and 2 nd. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

25 P U3 U1 U2 R1 WHEN U2 GOES OUT 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: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

26 P U3 U1 U2 R1 WHEN U3 GOES OUT U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. 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: Responsible for tag-up of R1; In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate U2: Quickly move to the 3 rd base cutout. Responsible for all plays at 3 rd.

27 P U3 U1 U2 R1 BASE HIT U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd. 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 outfielder; Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT Plate: Be ready for a possible play at the plate; Responsible for overthrows. U1: Move into position to make any call at 1 st.

28 P U3 U1 R1 RUNNERS ON FIRST AND SECOND U2: Deep B position; On the edge of the dirt behind 2 nd base. U2 U1: A position; feet behind first baseman, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate. U3: D position; 4-6 feet behind third baseman, no closer than 10 feet from the bag, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate; Prepared to quickly move in the direction of the 3 rd base coach’s box on a steal or ground ball to infield. R2

29 P U3 U1 R1 U2 WHEN U1 GOES OUT U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2 nd and 1 st ; Responsible for tag-ups of both R1 and R2. U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate. R2

30 P U3 U1 R1 U2 WHEN U3 GOES OUT U2: Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3 rd ; Responsible for tag-up of R1; Take all plays on R1 and R2 at 2 nd and 3 rd ; If BR advances toward 2 nd, will let U1 take the BR into 2 nd (push). U1: Move into the infield between 1 st and 2 nd ; Responsible for the tag-up of R2; Pick up BR and take BR back into 1 st and into 2 nd (push). INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate. R2

31 P U3 U1 R1 U2 BASE HIT U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd. 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 for a possible play at the plate; Responsible for all overthrows. U1: Move into position to observe tags and touches of 1 st. R2

32 P U1 U2 U3 RUNNER ON FIRST AND THIRD U2: Position Deep B or Deep C: Basically Position B, but a step back or position C but at the edge of the infield dirt on shortstop side; U1: Position A: 8-10 ft. behind 1 st in foul territory; Adjacent to the foul line, facing the 1 st base bag. Hands on knees set. Do not move for pickoffs. U2 U3: D position; 4-6 feet behind third baseman, no closer than 10 feet from the bag, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate; Prepared to quickly move in the direction of the 3 rd base coach’s box on a steal or ground ball to infield. R1 R2

33 P U3 U1 U2 WHEN U1 GOES OUT U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2 nd and 1 st ; Responsible for tag-up of R2. U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd ; Responsible for tag-up of R1. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate. R1 R2

34 P U3 U1 U2 WHEN U3 GOES OUT U2: Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3 rd ; Take all plays on R1 at 3 rd, and R2 at 2 nd or 3 rd ; If BR advance to 2 nd, let U1 take the play into 2 nd (push). U1: Move into the infield between 1 st and 2 nd ; Pick up B-R and has B-R back into 1 st and into 2 nd (push). INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate; Responsible for tag-up of R1. R1 R2

35 P U3 U1 U2 BASE HIT U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd. 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 for a possible play at the plate; Responsible for all overthrows. U1: Move into position to observe tags and touches of 1 st. R1 R2

36 P U3 U1 RUNNERS ON SECOND AND THIRD U2: Deep B position; On the edge of the dirt behind 2 nd base. U2 U1: A position; feet behind first baseman, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate. U3: D position; 4-6 feet behind third baseman, no closer than 10 feet from the bag, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate; Prepared to quickly move in the direction of the 3 rd base coach’s box on a steal or ground ball to infield. R1 R2

37 P U3 U1 U2 WHEN U1 GOES OUT U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2 nd and 1 st ; Responsible for tag-up of R2. U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd ; Responsible for tag-up of R1. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate. R1 R2

38 P U3 U1 U2 WHEN U3 GOES OUT U2: Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3 rd ; Responsible for tag-up of R2; Has play on R1 at 3 rd, R2 at 2 nd or 3 rd, and if BR goes to 2 nd, move to 3 rd and let U1 take the play (push). U1: Move into the infield between 1 st and 2 nd ; Pick up B-R and has B-R back into 1 st and into 2 nd (push). INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. Plate: Responsible for tag-up of R1. In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate. R1 R2

39 P U3 U1 U2 BASE HIT U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd. 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 for a possible play at the plate; Responsible for all overthrows. U1: Move into position to observe tags and touches of 1 st. R1 R2

40 P U3 U1 BASES LOADED U2: Deep B position; On the edge of the dirt behind 2 nd base. U2 U1: A position; feet behind first baseman, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate. U3: D position; 4-6 feet behind third baseman, no closer than 10 feet from the bag, with both feet in foul territory and square to the plate; Prepared to quickly move in the direction of the 3 rd base coach’s box on a steal or ground ball to infield. R1 R2 R3

41 P U3 U1 U2 WHEN U1 GOES OUT U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2 nd and 1 st ; Responsible for tag-ups of R2 and R3. U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd ; Responsible for tag-up of R1. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate. R1 R2 R3

42 P U3 U1 U2 WHEN U3 GOES OUT U2: Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3 rd ; Responsible for tag-up of R2; Take any play on R1 at 3 rd or R2 or R3 at 2 nd or 3 rd ; If BR attempts to advance to 2 nd, let U1 take the play into 2 nd (push). U1: Move into the infield between 1 st and 2 nd ; Responsible for tag-up of R3; Pick up B-R and has B-R back into 1 st and into 2 nd (push). INITIAL MOVEMENT SECONDARY MOVEMENT BALL FLIGHT U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield. Plate: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate. Responsible for tag-up of R1; R1 R2 R3

43 P U3 U1 U2 BASE HIT U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3 rd. 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 for a possible play at the plate; Responsible for all overthrows. U1: Move into position to observe tags and touches of 1 st. R1 R2 R3