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You guys who have more experience with Fed ball (WMB? others?)... what do you think?
I am with you all the way on this, Tom. As you know, I've already argued against this on the NFHS Board.
As far as I am concerned, there is no reason whatsoever to throw the ball to 1B if you do not have a runner on 3B. If you want to guard against the B-R going to second the best place for the ball is in the pitcher's hand. She is in the best position on the field to control the runner, and as soon as the runner stops, the LBR is in effect.
So - in that situation, if the B-R is outside the line and the catcher plunks her - NO CALL (other than a warning for USC).
However, if there is a runner on 3rd, then you have a legitimate play to keep the B-R trapped at 1B and prevent her from game-playing between 1B and 2B in an attempt to get the runner home. Then you want the ball in the hands of F3. She can make the runner stop at 1B, she is facing home, and she has a good (short) throw back to the plate if the runner breaks. In that case, if the B-R is outside the lane and stops the ball, then I will call interference.
WMB
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