0
because without one all the runners on base would be able to score on a high pop up on the infield the tag up rule is a compromise between that situation and not allowing the runners to advance at all after a ball is caught
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoThe runner must remain on the base until the ball is in the fielders glove. Once the fielder has the ball securely(in the glove and the glove closed), the runner can advance to the next base. The fielder can throw you out at the base.
Actually the runner may leave the base once the ball is touched by a fielder.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Does a horizontal rule tag need a close tag?
No the HR tag does not need a close tag.
What is the rule for a catcher to be up the thirds base line?
I heard that if they are "up the line" you can't slide or avoid the tag there for "railroading' the catcher.
Can you tag a player with a ball in dodgeball?
From research there is no rule stating that you can't tag a player with a ball and they will be out. Although... there is a rule stating if you cross your boundary lines you are out. If you can tag a player without crossing the line they should be out.
What does the phrase touch basis mean?
It's a bastardization of "touch base" and it means to check in with someone. It comes from a baseball term; you touch base or tag up after you've led off on a base when the pitcher releases the ball. Or, you tag up before stealing a base. If you don't tag up, you can be called out.
How do you tag up in baseball?
You can tag up on any popup or flyball no matter where it is caught, even if it is caught in foul territory. Now it might not be the smartest thing to tag up on a ball popped up to the pitcher though, but you can do it if you want
Can you go to second on tag-up?
Yes, if you tag up properly.
Can you go to second on a tag-up?
Yes, if you tag up properly.
how to look up a tag number free?
how to look up a tag number free
Explain Hr and Img tag in HTML tags?
The hr tag is the horizontal rule tag. It puts a line across the page.The img tag displays an image in a page. If you wanted to display an image called photo.jpg, you could do it like this:
In baseball are you out if the pop fly is caught by a feilder and not thrown to plate by the time you reach the plate?
You wouldn't be considered out unless you hadn't tagged up at third before you scored. If you faield to tag up, someoen can simply tag thrid base and you would be called out.
Can you hurdle infielder in baseball to avoid tag?
yes
When can you tag up in baseball?
Tagging up allows a base runner to advance to the next base once a fly ball is caught. To tag up means returning to the base that you occupied at the time the fly ball was hit. You place a foot on the base and watch the ball as it is caught by the fielder. When the ball is caught, you run to the next base.
