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Originally Posted by njdevs00cup
My big concern is the batter's responsibility, when he's out. He should be walking to his dugout on the thrid base side. He was half way to first base when the runners started to advance and the catcher panicked and threw to first base.
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njdevs00cup,
The batter, who has just been retired, is doing nothing illegal by running to 1B. It says so in the rules:
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Rule 7.09(d) Comment: If the batter or a runner continues to advance after he has been put out, he shall not by that act alone be considered as confusing, hindering or impeding the fielders.
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I would agree with others who encourage you not to "coach" the players while the game is in progress. I would also encourage you, at this level, to go
BIG with your out call when the batter has not become a runner on a third strike not caught. Repeat it in your best "Dad is mad voice" until it sinks in.
The best way for the players to really learn this rule and how to play it is to let them experience the conseqeunces of not knowing the rule and the situation of the moment.
JM