What is rule for dead ball with runner on 3rd?

[TravelCoach]

Originally Posted by jdmara

In certain levels of LL (Cal Ripken, Babe Ruth, etc...), the runners cannot lead-off before the pitch reaches the batter (or catcher). Therefore, the play is essentially dead once the pitcher receives the ball.

TravelCoach-

My suggestion would be to have your catcher run at the runner at third until he retreats. Then from there, throw the ball to the pitcher. Just my thoughts

-Josh

Thanks Josh, that is how I understood it, as it pertains to Cal Ripken. We've developed an F2 to F1 defense that has the catcher run down the line, driving R3 back, while F3 covers home.