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If there are no outs and bases are loaded on a drop third strike. What should the catcher do?
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∙ 2010-05-03 18:31:59
Throw the ball back to the pitcher. A batter can not advance on a dropped third if first base is occupied.
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∙ 2010-05-03 18:31:59
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Can a batter advance on strike 3 when bases are loaded?
Yes, if the catcher drops the ball
On a dropped 3rd strike with the bases loaded can the catcher simply step on home plate or does he have to either tag the runner or throw to first base?
The batter is automatically out if there are fewer than two outs. If there are two outs, the catcher has to complete the play, but he can simply step on home for the force out.
With 2 outs and bases loaded batter swings at strike three catcher misses ball what is the call?
Its a live ball if the ball goes back to the backstop he can throw to first or if he blocks the ball he can step on home and get the runner out on third.
Bases loaded batter hits a ball and gets out on 1st 1st baseman throws it to home does the catcher have to tag?
absolutely. did this the other day.
If the bases are loaded with 1 out does ever body have to run?
Yes, because the bases are loaded!
What must the softball catcher know in each play?
The catcher must know which bases are loaded, and where the next play will be. They have important role, because they're the only person in the infield that can see all of the bases. They must know where the lead runner is so they can make sure she doesnt get home.
Does the catcher have to tag the runner coming home if bases are loaded and batter hits ground ball to third baseman who tags third before throwing home?
yes
If bases are loaded and batters swings and misses where do the runners go?
The runners stay on base unless: if it's strike 3, out 3, the inning is over and runners leave the field and switch to defense as long as the game isn't over; if it's a wild pitch and not strike 3, out 3, the runners can advance at their own risk; if it's strike 3 and not out 3 and the catcher fails to catch the ball, all runners (including the batter) can run to the next base
What does loaded bases in softball mean?
bases loaded means that there is a runner on 1st base, a runner on 2nd base, and a runner on 3rd base, all of the bases.
Do you get an RBI on a bases loaded walk?
Yes, the batter that walks in a run due to the bases being loaded will receive credit for a RBI.
When stealing home plate can the catcher jump in front of the plate to tag the runner?
YES the catcher is SUPPOSED to block the plate as long as he has the ball. if the batter swings and hits the catcher the runner would return to third and the batter awarded first base. If the bases were loaded the catchers interference would force the runner home.
Why did they call baseball baseball?
It was probably because of the loaded bases. Baseball is the only important sport with bases loaded and running to and away from the bases. Also, the ball is called the baseball.
