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Papasmurff,
I've seen this even at the 18U level and it just confuses the hell out of me. It seems that until you hit the college level there is that "dream" that your gonna win a game by getting that runner at third. The more likely scenario if the catcher ever makes a throw is that it will end up in left field and you will lose the game on that run.
College level, catcher gets the ball and pop! That isn't the mitt, but the pitcher's glove getting the ball back in the circle before any of the runners even come to a stop.
Pitcher has a better angle and is probably a more accurate thrower. The runner doesn't have a chance, nor an option other than to go back to the base.
Mike
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