Ball 4 throw to first?

[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Not to mention its a dumb play anyway. Throwing the ball to 1st never activates the lookback rule so the runner at 3rd can just stand off the base until F3 does finally decide to throw the ball back to the pitcher.

I am going to disagree about it being a dumb play. Only two things have to happen for it to be a very smart play. First, the runner on 3rd needs to not be paying attention. If she takes off home when the throw goes to first, the throw back home should be in time to nail the runner at the plate. Second, the team must execute the play, and actually catch the thrown balls.

As it was also mentioned, this play will also generally force the B-R to stay at first base. Remember the LB rule is not even activated until the BR reaches first base, so even if it is thrown to the pitcher in the circle, the LB rule is not in effect until the B-R touches first.