Hadn’t seen this yet in our games yet but the “A” team was short players so my daughter played in their game. The batter was walked on the other team and basically ran all the way to second base with our girls completely oblivious to this. Is this all based on pitcher having control of the ball in the circle? Does the fact that it is a walk change anything? They did it multiple times. Just another thing to add to the to do list next practice. Thanks.
Stealing On A Walk- 10u Travel
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Some places they call that a California Steal. Not sure what they call it in California. Probably just a continuation. As mentioned above, the pitcher needs to watch the runner, but someone also needs to cover the second base bag.
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As long as she touched first, didn't pause, and continued to second there is no look back rule violation. Assuming there is no local modification to prohibit this, I just have a walk and a stolen base. She could continue to third and then home as long as she didn't stop ON a base.
Basically, this is a "nothing to see here". A good defensive team will get the out every time on this.
Basically, this is a "nothing to see here". A good defensive team will get the out every time on this.
We would do this with some of our faster girls when we played a team who wouldn’t pay attention or cover. The walked batter would hustle to 1B and round it. If there was no coverage at 2B and pitcher had her head down….they’d go.
It usually only works a couple times before the other team starts covering it.
It usually only works a couple times before the other team starts covering it.
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That doesn't stop the runner. EddieQ points out the runner can continue all the way home assuming she doesn't pass another runner, stop on a base, or make more than one stop between bases.
Review the look back rule for whatever alphabet organization you are playing under.
If the runner doesn't stop, she could circle the bases with the pitcher holding the ball in the circle.
I recently watched an older high-level team attempt a run to 2B off a walk when the pitcher appeared distracted. The high level team they were playing recovered very quickly and threw her out.
Make sure you have someone close to 2nd, either SS or 2nd, on walks should stop it. They have nothing better to do anyways so it keeps them busy.
