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Originally Posted by jmkupka
In the past I've read differing opinions of what constitutes "making a play" in regards to a pitcher merely holding the ball at shoulder height.
Play: R1 is 3-4 steps off 3B as (walked) BR trots to 1B, rounds it and heads for 2B (12U).
F1 pays BR no mind, and is in a staredown with R1, ball at shoulder height. I give it a beat or two, then ring up R1.
Of course, irate DC is insisting F1 is making a play by the way she's holding the ball as "she can fire the ball from that position"
Of course, as a pitcher, she might be pretty dangerous with the ball down at her waist, too. But I didn't point that out to him...
What are your views on what constitutes making a play? Of course, making a play on BR releases R1 from the base, but holding a the ball up while looking at R1? I dont think so...
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There is a difference between holding the ball at shoulder and raising it there after looking at the runner.
Holding it first does not seem a play to me.
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