This is posted on another message board with a discussion of whether this tactic is illegal, unethical, or "smart" playing. I want to get the opinion of umpires if this happened in your game.
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One of the other posts reminded me of a play we used ALOT, to try and distract the catcher about to throw down to 1st
Runner on third. Batter lays down a bunt. Catcher goes after ball. Runner on 3rd has not moved off the bag. An instant before the catcher touches the ball, 3BR yells 'RUNNER" or "GOING" as he/she sprints for 2 steps and stops.
MOST of the time the catcher will at least hesitate making the throw to first, giving the batter/runner another second to make it there safely.
If the catcher turns toward third, you have to dive back but your batter/runner will be safe.
At BEST, the catcher hesitates, makes a hurried throw to first (or third) and 3br score, Batter / runner may or may not make it to 2nd.
Dont recall anyone talking about this. Does anyone else do this or were we the only ones?
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The poster later "clarified" the runner is yelling at the 3rd base coach, not at the opposing team. Does that make a difference? Does the age make a difference?
Thoughts?