[tidefanintenn]

I had this coach that is always coming up with the best ways to handle any situation.

Here's what he had his kids do. After the pitch he had the catcher step up to the plate and check the runner. The pitcher immediately returned to the rubber and got ready to receive the throw back. The catcher once he had the runner in the standoff with no attempt either way, he would give a good crisp throw back to the pitcher who was in contact with the rubber. As soon as he caught it the runners were returning because they were not making an attempt rather just standing there trying to draw a throw.

I also have a partner that will always give the defense the benefit of the doubt if they execute everything and it is aplay that could go either way. That ussually slows the offensive coach down a little.

Dixie's rule returns the runner if he is not making a valid attempt to advance. Otherwise the pitcher does not stop continuous play by running to the rubber.