runner on 3rd - do you guys read down angle and go - or do you read where it is hit - or is their rules to do one or the other? we've never developed a philosophy on this and need to - its runs.
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It depends on the time of the game, base runner's speed, on deck guy, etc. There are so many variables I don't think you can have hard and fast rules. You can implement a contact sign w/third base coach (if you don't coach third yourself) where the runner leaves on down angle. I have seen this play be very effective in high school and also the collegiate level. You still have to field the ground ball and make a quality throw to the plate and apply a tag. Again, this depends on the speed of the runner and the other variables. You have to coach on instinct and hope that it translates to the players playing with instinct
Here is our 3 basic 'calls'
1. Don't be an out. (means read and go only if you will be safe at home)
2. Read and React (means we want to go on ground balls unless they are right back at the pitcher or right at the 3rd baseman)
3. Ground ball Go (ball on the ground we go)
1. Don't be an out. (means read and go only if you will be safe at home)
2. Read and React (means we want to go on ground balls unless they are right back at the pitcher or right at the 3rd baseman)
3. Ground ball Go (ball on the ground we go)
Here is what we use:
Red: Ball must be through the infield
Yellow: Past the pitcher up the middle
Green: Angle down
Red: Ball must be through the infield
Yellow: Past the pitcher up the middle
Green: Angle down
