R3 blocks thrown ball from F2-F5

[vcblue]

Wow...this is a beginning of the season 10U rec ball question.

Why do you think runners are taught to leave 3rd towards home in foul territory and return in fair territory.

I will help you: Because it's legal!

BTW your post title s/b:F2 commits an error when trying to pick off R3 return to 3rd.

[ChampaignBlue]

Originally Posted by vcblue

Wow...this is a beginning of the season 10U rec ball question.

Why do you think runners are taught to leave 3rd towards home in foul territory and return in fair territory.

I will help you: Because it's legal!

BTW your post title s/b:F2 commits an error when trying to pick off R3 return to 3rd.

I always thought it was to keep from being hit by a fair batted ball which will result in an out.

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by ChampaignBlue

I always thought it was to keep from being hit by a fair batted ball which will result in an out.

That explains leading off in FOUL territory..
What is your explaination of returning in FAIR territory....

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

That explains leading off in FOUL territory..
What is your explaination of returning in FAIR territory....

Im thinking to block a pick off attempt..

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Im thinking to block a pick off attempt..

Bingo -

Legally, of course

[vcblue]

Originally Posted by ChampaignBlue

I always thought it was to keep from being hit by a fair batted ball which will result in an out.

Yes that is correct going from 3rd to home, but you come back to 3rd in fair so the catcher does not have a straight shot to the bag or possibly even getting hit by the ball ensuring a safe return.