SITUATION: R2 ON 2B, R1 at 1B

Positioning:
PU: Behind the plate
BU: Position C

PU:
-- Balks.
-- Be aware of infield fly situation with less than 2 outs.
-- All fair/foul calls.
-- Catch/no catch on all fly balls fielded by F1, 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).
-- On fly balls line up base and catch for retouch of R2 at 2B.
-- 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". Be prepared to cover home in the event of a play, help BU by calling "GOING HOME".

BU:
-- Balks.
-- Be aware of infield fly situation with less than 2 outs.
-- Pick off play by F1 or F2 at either 1B or 2B.
-- Steal and double steal situations at 2B and 3B.
-- 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 fly balls line up the catch and lB for tag-up of R1 at 1B.
-- On base hits watch R1 touch 2B and BR touch 1B.

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SITUATION: R3 ON 3B AND R2 ON 2B

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 F1, 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).
-- On fly balls line up base and catch for retouch/tag-up.
-- With 2 outs be aware of possible timing play.
-- On base hits be sure R3 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 F1 or F2 at either 2B or 3B.
-- Catch/no catch from F7 to F9 (inside the V).
-- Catch/no catch in the center of the infield F4, F6.
-- With 2 outs be aware of possible timing play.
-- A ground ball play in the infield. The play might not go to 1B. DON'T ANTICIPATE.
-- On base hits make sure BR touches 1B and be prepared to take him to 2B.

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Part IV - Runners on 1B,3B -- Bases Loaded

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