The more the catcher walks the runner back, the more I think the runner is in the catcher's head. Once in a while, sure, but every pitch It takes up too much time, it tires out the defense and it ruins the pitchers timing. If you want to keep them close, snap a thow down to 3rd a couple of times a game and that will do more to keep them there then walking them back every pitch.
And I don't think this is the catcher's call, its up to the coach to set the tone on how he wants the runner on 3rd dealt with. My dd is a pitcher and left handed. A quick throw back to her can be turned to 3rd very fast and has resulted in an immediate out more times then walking the runner back does.
And I don't think this is the catcher's call, its up to the coach to set the tone on how he wants the runner on 3rd dealt with. My dd is a pitcher and left handed. A quick throw back to her can be turned to 3rd very fast and has resulted in an immediate out more times then walking the runner back does.