tagging up from third base???????

[Vertigo]

The one scenario that does have me thinking is the fly ball to left field. I can't imagine having the runner viewing center or right field would affect the time that much, but I could understand a bit more lag if the runner is trying to watch a ball hit to left field.

And that's exactly what I was thinking about when I posted what I did. Ball hit to CF/RF - yes, BR on 3rd can figure it out; however, ball hit behind them into LF, I'd want them ready to take off in a moment's notice and not turned watching the ball.

 

[Vertigo]

What if 3rd baseman says GO and the runner jumps or leaves early.

I really don't see this being an issue, but if there is a concern, I'm sure the coaches can come up with a signal or other word other than "Go!"

 

[Amy in AZ.]

If the runner can't tell me from the 3rd baseman, then that is pretty bad. For instance, I would be talking the whole time. "Back. Tag up. Wait for my call. Go in sliding." (Or whatever.)

 

[COACH ROBERT BAKER BLAST]

There's a lot of powertripping daddycoaches out there who like to be in control. Can't blame them I guess, life is too short to let a 12 year old be in control of her own destiny. It isn't faster though, if that's what you're asking.

-W

NO JACK! No Daddy ball here. Its not faster. Try it and give me your numbers. I would like to compare it to mine. I guess that you let your team bunt when they want or steal when they want or just call all the plays. I was just asking a opinion and didnt want your S A com about letting a 12 yr be in control!