Can anygive som examples of time plays?
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Runner at second, ball hit clean to the outfield. R2 advances to home and BR tries to strtch to second and gets thrown out. If the run scored before he was tagged at second then the run scores on the timing play. If he doesn't score until after the tag at second then it doesn't count for the same reason. There are others but this one is clean.
Some plays that are NEVER time plays:
1. Any play where the 3rd out is a force out. (N.B. getting thrown out for failing to touch one's base after a caught fly is first touched is not a force out.) Example: One out, R1, R3. R1 running on the pitch. Batter flies out to F8. R3 legally tags up and scores. R1 thrown out at 1st after R3 crosses the plate. 3 outs, score the run.
2. Any play where the batter fails to reach 1st base. Example: R2, 2 outs. Batter doubles but misses 1st base, R2 scores. Defense properly appeals the missed base. Batter is out, no run scores.
1. Any play where the 3rd out is a force out. (N.B. getting thrown out for failing to touch one's base after a caught fly is first touched is not a force out.) Example: One out, R1, R3. R1 running on the pitch. Batter flies out to F8. R3 legally tags up and scores. R1 thrown out at 1st after R3 crosses the plate. 3 outs, score the run.
2. Any play where the batter fails to reach 1st base. Example: R2, 2 outs. Batter doubles but misses 1st base, R2 scores. Defense properly appeals the missed base. Batter is out, no run scores.
Pologreen,
welcome back! good to see you again.........
MST has given you the classic example of a timing play....
Just as an aside, remember prior to the pitch when you recognize that a timing play is immenent, to signal to your partner so that you are both on the same page.
The signal (most universal) is to point to your wrist as if you had a watch on.
again good to see you again.
welcome back! good to see you again.........
MST has given you the classic example of a timing play....
Just as an aside, remember prior to the pitch when you recognize that a timing play is immenent, to signal to your partner so that you are both on the same page.
The signal (most universal) is to point to your wrist as if you had a watch on.
again good to see you again.
quote:Just as an aside, remember prior to the pitch when you recognize that a timing play is immenent, to signal to your partner so that you are both on the same page.
The signal (most universal) is to point to your wrist as if you had a watch on.
This may be dumb, but how do you know when a timing play is imminent?
Two outs and a runner or runners in scoring position. At that point you make eye contact with your partner and tap your wrist. This makes both of you aware it may happen and to pay attention.
Glad to be back!!! Getting itchy to get outside on the fields. Had a mechanics clinic over the weekend....it was execllent!