Baseball Strategy Thread

[Balldog]

Originally posted by Travis
We used to do stuff like that when there was a runner on third, just without all the theatrics. Playing third, if the ball was hit to me, I'd look at the runner, then make the fake throw to 1st, and first thing you'd hear is that third base coach yelling, GO GO GO! Always loved the look on the coaches face when I'd turn around with the ball and tag the runner as he was starting his sprint. Worked really well when it was done quickly enough to still make the throw to first to get that out as well.

Ah, fond memories.

Those 3rd base coaches need shot. Even if you did make a throw to first, odds are the runner still could be out at home.