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Our group has had a long-running debate of the U10 base stealing/advancement restrictions, as it pertains to the runner on third base. Situation: R1 leads (legally) with the release of the pitch. F2, after receiving the pitch, attempts to pick off R1 with a throw to third. The ball goes out of play. Conventional thinking is that R1 should score per the awarded base provision (item c of the rule). A few others have taken the position that since R1 cannot steal home, she should not be awarded home as a result of the errant play on her "attempt." If I'm the coach, I probably insist that the catcher return the ball directly to the pitcher. If the application of these restrictions at the other bases are to encourage the catchers to develop their throwing, should they apply in this situation as well?
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Yerout
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