Wed Oct 06, 2004, 10:37am
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Quote:
Originally posted by jjohnson
If the catcher throws the ball back to the pitcher, it does not stop the runner from advancing on to 2nd. As an umpire, I don't have the right to dictate to a coach how to play defense. If the defense wants to throw the ball down to first to tag the runner the moment she steps toward 2nd (as they often do in NFHS play)I can't stop them.
By rule, even awarded bases must be run legally. IF runners create milicious contact, hit the ball over the fence, miss a base, leave a base too soon, enter a dugout, pass another runner......can't they be called out even on awarded bases?
Why is it so tough for a batter to be in the running lane on an awarded first base? Seems like this is where they are supposed to be running anyway. Again, if they don't create interference then there is no penalty. I don't see the catcher playing "dodge ball" just to get an out. If this were the case, it would be happening almost on every bunt around the plate. I see catchers going to first, not trying to hit the batters in the back. (JMO)
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Huh????? Did we miss the door? 
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