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Running outside of the base line is always an out.

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Q: Is running out of the base line on third out considered a force out?
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If a batted ball hits third base where a force play is possible is the man running to third out?

No, the ball is considered a fair ball and the play continues.


Can a base runner stand behind 3rd base to get a running start?

No, behind third base would be considered out of the base path. When you go out of the base path it is an automatic out.The runner is out by rule for getting "a running start" such as on a tag-up after a caught fly ball. The baseline has nothing to do with this play. A runner is out for going out of the baseline only if avoiding a tag.


If a runner from third crosses home before fielder tags runner running from first on batted ball does run count?

If you mean that there are already two outs, then, no, the run does not count. Any time the batter is put out before reaching 1st base, it is considered a force out. Therefore, no run counts on a play where the batter makes the 3rd out before reaching 1st base.


Can a force play ever be turned into a timing play where the runner at third scores before you tag out another runner instead of touching the base he is forced to?

No, as long as the runner is forced to go to the next base, they can be tagged out or the base stepped on. Both are considered force plays, which means the run would not count.


What is the length from first base to third base?

There is 90 feet between each base. So running from 1st to 3rd would equal 180 feet (90 to second, then 90 to third).


Can you score a run on a double play when the second out is the third of the inning?

If the third out is a force play of any kind, then no runs score. EXAMPLE: runners on first and third. Batter lays down a perfect bunt towards third base. Man on third comes home, man on first slips while running to second. Runner on third touches home well before third baseman fires the ball to second in time to make a force out. No runs scored. If a runner touches home plate before a TAG OUT, however, the run scores, even if that tag out was the third out. EXAMPLE: Same situation, but this time the runner going to second base gets there before there is a force play BUT over-runs second base and is tagged out. Inning is over but the run scores.


What does force third base mean in softball?

force to 3rd base means that when there are runners on 1st and 2nd and they are being forced to run to the next base ( in this case 2nd would be forced to 3rd) and all you have to do is step on the base, not having to tag the runner. this can also happen with a force to 2nd.


Is second base considered scoring position?

Yes. Second and third base are considered scoring position because a runner should be able to score on a single to the outfield.


Can a tag be considered a force out?

On a force out, you may either tag the base the runner is being forced to, or you may tag the runner before he gets to that base. If it is not a force out, you must tag the runner while he is off whatever base he has a legal right to occupy.


Does the runner have to be tagged when attempting to steal?

Yes, if nobody is running behind them. But if it is a force, you can just touch the base.


What is in-field play in softball?

Well for example: If a runner is on first and second, and the batter hits the ball, the force play is at third base because the lead runner is forced to run to third due to the runners behind him/her.


If Bases are loaded and batter grounds out to first base and 3 rd base makes it home before first base tags the base does run count?

If there are less than 2 outs, the runner from 3B would score on the play.However, if there are 2 outs, the runner on 3B would not score, because the third out was a force out. If the third out is a force out, at any base, no run would score.