F2 Throws to F5 to Hold R2 - The Official Forum

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Originally Posted by Manny A

F2's throw itself has to be a play on the runner. Read the definition of Play in the rule book. It says, in part, "An attempt by a defensive player to retire a runner or a batter-runner." F2 is not making a play by throwing to F5 here unless it's clear that R2 is running for third.

This is not what is taught. This throw is not against the rules.

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