SITUATION: R2 ON 2B

Positioning:
PU: Behind the plate
BU: Position C

Responsibilities:
PU:
--Balks.
--Move out on all batted balls.
--All fair/foul calls.
--On a base hit you are responsible for the lead runner touching 3B.
--Catch/no catch on all fly balls fielded by Fl, F2, F3, F5 or down either foul line.
--Catch/no catch on all fly balls from the left of F7 and from the right of F9 (outside the V).
-- Be prepared to cover a play at 3B. The second play in the infield or tag up play at 3B is your responsibility. In the event that you cover 3B help BU by calling "I'VE GOT 3RD IF HE GOES".
--In the event you are not covering 3B, help BU by calling "STAYING HOME".
--Be prepared to help BU on all plays in the infield IF ASKED by BU.

BU:
--Balks.
--Pick off play by Fl or F2.
--Steal attempt at 3B. Move criply toward the middle of the 3B foul line between home and 3B. Attempt to gain as many steps as you can. Let the throw from F2 turn you toward 3B. Get set and call out/safe.
--Catch/no catch from F7 to F9 (inside the V).
--Catch/no catch in the center of the infield F4, F6.
--The first play in the infield. The first play might not go to 1B. DON'T ANTICIPATE. Let the ball take you to the appropriate base.
--On base hits make sure BR touches 1B and 2B.
--On a caught fly ball. Line up the catch with the bag for the retouch. If PU has called "I'VE GOT 3RD IF HE GOES" it's PU's play otherwise you must cover the play at 3B.

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SITUATION: R3 ON 3B

Positioning:
PU: Behind the plate
BU: Position C

Responsibilities:
PU:
--Balks.
--Movement is limited because of possible play at home. You have all plays at home.
--Be alert for squeeze play or steal of home.
--All fair/foul calls.
--Catch/no catch on all fly balls fielded by Fl, F2, F3, F5 or down either foul line.
--Catch/no catch on all fly balls from the left of F7 and from the right of F9 (outside the V).
--With less than 2 outs, on fly balls line up base and catch for retag.
--On base hits be sure R1 touches home plate. Be prepared to cover a play at 3B. In the event that you cover 3B help BU by calling "I'VE GOT 3RD IF HE GOES". In the event you are not covering 3B, help BU by calling "STAYING HOME".

BU:
--Balks.
--Pick off play by Fl or F2.
--Catch/no catch from F7 to F9 (inside the V).
--Catch/no catch in the center of the infield F4, F6).
--A ground ball play in the infield. The play might not go to 1B. DON'T ANTICIPATE.
--On base hits make sure BR touches lB and 2B.

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Part III - Runners on 1B,2B -- Runners on 2B,3B

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