Reply to "Another dropped third strike ?"

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Originally posted by bballman:
Yeah, this is a tough one for the offense. While dash's immediate call might help, batter would still probably not have enough time to get to first.

This happend this weekend for us. 16u WWBA. Batter check swings on DTS. PU calls ball, catcher goes back, gets the ball and tags batter - PU repeats he did not go. Catcher asks for appeal and BU says he went. Catcher tags him again, PU calls out. No chance for batter to advance.
Not much we could do.

That's why you check imediately, it gives them the best chance to complete the play. Also, an advanced mechanic that the MLBUM suggests is for the BU to imediately show the swing if he is going to rule it that way. Most lower guys don't use it but it is used at the pro level and certain levels below that.

7/22/0911:01 AM

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