LBR is misunderstood. During our playoff game, we had a runner on 3rd with no outs. Next batter is walked. Batter jogs to 1st and then sprints to 2nd. Runner at 3rd left the bag on pitcher's release which was ball 4. Catcher throws the ball back to the pitcher who is in the circle. Runner at...
Thanks for the advice. I really hate having to throw to the base especially when there is a chance for a double play. During this past game, the ball was hit hard to 2B and she made a good, clean tag. I just really hate it when a player is not rewarded for working hard and making a great play...
I am looking for some fielding advice from coaches or umpires in regards to tagging a runner. We teach our middle infielders that if runners are on 1st or 1st and 2nd with less than 2 outs and a ground ball is to her, she is to tag the runner and then throw the ball to closest bag. If she...
Thanks for the information. I always thought it was about having control of the ball. In this situation, the cf charged the ball, ball hit glove, cf took one step, glove came off, and fell to the ground with the ball inside. Imo it was not a catch; however there was a lot of discussion around...
During an asa tournament game this weekend, a batter hit a shallow fly ball to center field. Centerfielder charged in and made a "shoestring catch" but it knocked off her glove. The glove went to the ground but the ball stayed in the glove. One ump said the batter was out. The other ump...