On a frozen rope from third to first base is 127 feet 3 and 3/8 inches.
You run up to it. Ground&field it. Then throw it to first base, or whatever base you need to get the out.
Because it is a longer throw from third to first and the first basemen is more likely to miss the ball
Even if third base is playing up third base is still a longer throw.
127 feet
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Yes, but he must first make a bluff to a runner on third--then bluff or throw to first.
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The throw from first to third is 127' 3-3/8 inches.
Throw the ball back to the pitcher. A batter can not advance on a dropped third if first base is occupied.
you could check the runners at 2nd and 3rd, and then throw to first base. Once that is done, throw it home to prevent the runner on 3rd to go home.
The out to third is more risky, and you might end up with two men on vs an easy out.