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Originally Posted by Big Slick
Not correct. In the case where there is a runner coming home and a "middle runner" (not the batter runner) coming to third, such as:
Runners on second and first, base hit to outfield. runner from second is scoring and runner from first going into third.
The key is "reading the play". PU in the holding zone, if ball is thrown directly to third (and it isn't the "last runner"), then PU takes third, regardless of outs. If this becomes a timing play, you use the best information you can (and BU can help).
If they throw comes home, then you take the play at home.
If the thrown comes home, but is cut and then thrown to third, BU needs to read this and help. This requires communication.
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OK, I stand corrected on procedure and technique.
I think I have been taught that lead runners are always the priority if they are played; but I ignored actual position like holding zone to read first.
Thanks.