Three Man Training April 22,

PAUSE READ REACT PRE-PITCH PLANNING 2

Go out on every fly ball If U1 or U3 goes out on a fly ball the opposing wing enters the infield and we are back to two man. If you go out…stay out. 3

Fly Ball Jurisdiction No runners…. U1 has CF in and back…. he is the QB…this is contrary to TASO manual. Partial V when inside, U3 inside, has CF in U1 has CF back. No reason why PL ump cannot get eyes on fly balls also. 4

Tag and touch Know which is yours! 5

Positioning Deep and shallow A, B, C, D and why. Runner on first…U1 in shallow A, U3 in deep B. Runner on Second with no runner on 1st…U1 in Deep B, U3 in D. Anytime there are two outs…. U1 in A. 6

Communication PL initiates all signals – be looking for them! U3 then U1. Rotation…runner at second tag up…. always point where you are going. 7

Fill in the hole PL is the general out there…. be verbal, especially if a hole needs to be filled. PL is probably going to be the one filling in. 8

Check swings Go to open side. 9

U1 Basic positioning in A and pickoff (and back pick from catcher). Stay outside to view touch on base hits do not pivot (unless slide is on). Also check tag ups from outside. Taking plays at first from B: – Ground ball to F4, first move toward beginning of 45' line. – Ground ball to F5 or F6, move toward back edge of infield. 10

U1 In A with two outs…this is advanced and will be on crew chief. U1 is the QB. Slide... Multiple runners. Runners on first and second..loaded. Slide move and responsibilities. What is your move with runner on 3 rd, <2out, and U3 goes out? Runner on 1st, fly ball to LF, U1 has tag-up at 1st (U3 is inside, so no need to go in). 11

U3 You are the guy who needs to pause, read, and react so you can read what U1 does on fly balls in the middle. Runner on first only…you are in B. Runners on 1st & 3rd, you are in C. Double play ball: – U3 has the force at 2 nd and any interference on continuation. – MAKE SURE YOU DON’T FOLLOW THE BALL TO FIRST – See the ball into the glove…get to that side! 12

Plate Umpire PL guy has a lot to remember. Partners stay in…one thing. Partners go out…another. Make sure you know where to be when reverting to 2-man, touches and such. Runner on first, U1 goes out, PL has tag up at first. Runners in scoring position, PL first move is back. Runner on 3 rd, U3 goes out, line up tag. Do not get too far from plate when lining up tag. Follow your wing if he goes out (in most cases). 13

Three Man No Runners U1 U3 PL 14

Three Man Outfield Coverage PL U1 U3 15

Three Man Outfield Coverage U3 Inside U1 U3 PL 16

Three Man Outfield Coverage U1 Inside U1 PL U3 17

Three Man Runner on First U1 U3 PL U1 U3 18

Three Man Runners on First and Third U1 PL U3 PL U1 U3 19

Three Man Runner on Second U3 PL U1 U3 20

Three Man Runners on First and Second U3 PL U1 U3 21

Three Man Runner on Third U3 PL U1 U3 22

Three Man Bases Loaded U1 U3 PL U3 U1 23

Three Man Basic Rotation Runner on First and a Base Hit Mirror, Mirror on the Wall? NO READ, JUST GO U1 U3 PL 24

Three Man No Runners on, U1 goes out U1 U3 PL 25

Three Man No Runners, U3 goes out U1 U3 PL 26

Three Man No Runners Base Hit U1 U3 PL 27

Three Man No Runners Hit to Infield U1 U3 PL 28

Three Man Double Play U1 U3 PL 29

Three Man Runner on 2 nd Fly Ball to Right Field U1 U3 PL 30

Three Man Runner on 2 nd Fly ball to Left Field What happens if ball drops? Who has touches at bases? U1 U3 PL 31

Three Man Runner on 3 rd Base U1 PL U3 32

Three Man Runner on Third Fly Ball to Right Field U1 U3 PL 33

Three Man Runner on Third Fly Ball to Left Field U1 U3 PL 34

Three Man Runner on Third Base Hit U1 U3 PL 35

Three Man Runner on Third with Hit to Infield U1 U3 PL 36

Three Man Runners on First and Second Fly Ball to Right Field U1 U3 PL 37

Three Man Slide Any time with multiple runners and no one goes out U1 U3 PL 38

Three Man Runners on First and Second Fly Ball to Left Field U1 U3 PL 39

Three Man Runners on First and Third Base Hit (option 1) U1 U3 PL 40

Three Man Runners on First and Third Base Hit (option 2) Mirror, Mirror on the Wall? U1 U3 PL 41

Four Man Fair/Foul is easy – Wings have their lines past their base. Fly ball coverage – Is U2 (rabbit) out? – Is U2 in? Someone goes out – Revert to three man. 42

Four Man Outfield Coverage U2 Out PL U1 U3 U2 43

Four Man Outfield Coverage U2 In PL U1 U3 U2 44

Four Man Runner on First U1 U3 PL U1 U3 U2 45

Four Man Runners on First and Third U1 PL U3 PL U1 U3 U2 46

Four Man Runner on Second U3 PL U2 U3 U1 47

Four Man Runners on First and Second U3 PL U1 U3 U2 48

Four Man Runner on Third U3 PL U1 U3 U2 49

Four Man Bases Loaded U1 U3 PL U2 U1 U3 50

U2 in Runner on First U1 goes out PL U1 U3 U2 51

Stay with Basics Slide with multiple runners: – Only if a wing goes out!!! U2 will slide toward wing going out. U3 goes out: U2 slides to third. U1 slide in to cover 1 st and 2 nd. U2 goes out: U2 slides to cover 1 st and 2 nd. U3 stays outside and has third. Don’t over think this. 52

Plate Umpire No runners: – Follow wing going out. Runner on first – Follow U1 if he goes out. – Follow U3 if he goes out. 53

Plate Umpire Runner on Second: – U1 goes out, follow him, don’t over commit. – U3 goes out, follow him, take runner to third. Take plays at third outside. Runners in scoring position: STAY HOME 54

U1 Always in A. Stay outside on base hits. U2 inside: – Fly balls for center fielder in and out over to right field foul line are yours. Runner on first: – Rotate only if U3 goes out. Runner on First and Second: – U3 goes out: Rotate to home. Multiple Runners: – Slide when U3 Goes out: You have 1 st and 2 nd. NEVER FORGET: – If home umpire vacates the plate…IT IS YOURS. 55

U2 No Runners: – In E: Only 2-3 steps into grass. All fly balls from right fielder in and out to left fielder in and out. Runners on first, first and second, or loaded: – In B. Runner on third only: – In E. Multiple runners: – U1 goes out: » Slide to him and cover 1 st and 2 nd. – U3 goes out: » Slide to him and cover 3 rd (only). 56

U3 Always in D. Take plays at third from the outside. U2 inside: – Fly balls with center fielder moving to you and all the way to the left field line are yours. Runner on First and Second: – U1 goes out: So what..you have third base (outside). Multiple Runners: – Slide when U1 Goes out: So what..you have third base (outside). 57

Four Man Rotation Runner on First U3 goes Out U1 U3 PL U2 58

Four Man Rotation Runner on First and Third U3 goes Out U1 U3 PL U2 There is no rotation….slide with multiple runners 59

This is not rocket science Do your pre-pitch planning! Relax! Have fun! You actually get to “be lazy” on some plays! FILL ANY HOLES! COMMUNICATE! 60