occupation of base

[JefferMC]

As soon as F3 stepped on 1B to retire the Batter-Runner, R3 was no longer forced to 2B. The "right" play would have been to tag R3 then step on the bag.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by JefferMC

As soon as F3 stepped on 1B to retire the Batter-Runner, R3 was no longer forced to 2B. The "right" play would have been to tag R3 then step on the bag.

You would think kids in 1st and 2nd grade would understand that.

[JefferMC]

It was still the "right play". Whether or not I should expect a 7 year old to execute it is a whole 'nother can of worms. Heck, I knew plenty of 14 year olds who would probably not get it right, either.

[argodad]

Originally Posted by JefferMC

It was still the "right play". Whether or not I should expect a 7 year old to execute it is a whole 'nother can of worms. Heck, I knew plenty of 14 year olds who would probably not get it right, either.

Had that situation in a FHSAA 5A Regional semi-final playoff game a couple of years ago, and the defense tagged base and runner in the wrong order then, too.

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

You would think kids in 1st and 2nd grade would understand that.

If only that were true!

Some very well coached 12U teams MIGHT take the force @ third w/ runners on first and second and a ball hit back to the pitcher.

Some poorly coached [or brain dead pitchers] still just turn left and throw to first removing force plays, removing IF, placing 2 runners in scoring position.

W/ bases loaded, everyone seems more in tune with getting the force at home, but the force at third is almost rare.