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Drawing 4
2nd Base
C. Measure to 3rd base. Now repeat the process to
position 3rd base. From the 2nd base pin measure the
proper base distance to 3rd base. Using a second tape,
measure from the point of home plate to 3rd base. Where
the tape measures intersect is the proper location to place
your tarp pin. This is the back foul corner of 3rd base. Note: This
measurement is the same, regardless of base size.
measure base
distance
base locations of a combo field, the off-center
anchor will be positioned toward the outside
corner as shown in Drawing 4. This ensures
proper alignment of your 15" bases.
string line
= 15" base
1st Base
= 18" base
After adjusting your base anchor
accordingly for correct placement,
recheck for levelness and proper
depth and adjust if needed.
ON-FIELD HOW-TO
B. Measure to 1st base. From the pin at 2nd base
measure the distance where 1st base will be
positioned (refer to letter A on the Field
Dimensions Diagrams on pages 12-15).
Using a second steel tape, measure the
required base distance from the point
of home plate to 1st base. Where
3rd Base
the two tape measures intersect
at the proper measurement, set
another tarp pin or nail. This is the
back foul corner of
1st base. Note: This measurement is
measure base
distance
the same, regardless of base size.
3 Install 1st and 3rd anchors.
A. String it up and dig a hole. Starting at the
point of home plate, run a string line up the foul
edge of the foul line well past the 1st or 3rd base pin.
This string line should be slightly to the foul side of your
1st or 3rd base pin.
Home
D. Make sure the base path is square. Now that you have measured
and pinned all of your bases, you must ensure the base path is square.
Measure from the apex of home plate to your 2nd base pin and,
with a second tape, from the 1st base pin to the 3rd base pin. These
measurements must be identical for your base layout to be perfectly
square. Adjust as needed until all measurements are correct.
E. Position the anchor accurately. Using the string line as your guide,
maneuver the anchor so one edge of the concrete is directly below the
string line, the back foul corner of the concrete is where your pin was
placed, and the rest of the concrete is on the “fair side” of your string
(see Drawing 4). Measure from the point of home plate to the back
foul corner of the concrete anchor to ensure correct base placement.
You may want to temporarily place a base in the anchor for easier
measuring. When you are placing a double-anchor setup for 1st or 3rd
To be installed correctly, the base should cover the foul line
as it runs under the base. Next, excavate an area about 2' square
where the base should be located (see Drawing 5). Excavate this area
knowing the pins you set indicate the back foul corner of the base.
Most metal anchors are about 8" long and your 2' x 2' hole for the
anchor should be 8 ½" to 8 ¾" deep. The top of the anchor post
should always be ½" to ¾" below the surface so it is never caught
when nail dragging. Make sure that the bottom of the hole is level and
well compacted.
Drawing 5
24"
finish grade
½" – ¾"
below finish grade
8 ¾"
concrete form
3 ½"
compacted sub-grade
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