R3 tag, 2 man crew

[DownTownTonyBrown]

Originally posted by jicecone

During a game you can even speak up before play begins and state "I have the runner at 3". ... Communication on the field like that , lets everybody know and even shows that your team is working together.

Mechanics are paramount to success. However, communication like this is icing on the cake. Yes, you are communicating with your partner but you are also communicating with anyone else that is paying attention... like the coach, like the runner, like the defense.

If the runner hears that his tag is being watched, "I've got the tag at 3rd." he's gonna stay on the base. The defense is likely not going to make an appeal unless the runner is deaf or wasn't listening and therefore was off WAY early. You generally have saved yourself from needing to make a call.

This kind of communication is highly preventive. It makes your game go smoother. Additionally, if you make that communcation, you're also going to use the proper mechanic so you can see the play - self, and team, improvement all the way around.

This is a good thing - Martha.