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Dropped 3rd
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DadCoach12u
My son's head coach tells the catcher to step on the plate after a dropped 3rd with bases loaded. If I understand the rule correctly, this only comes into play with 2 outs. Is it a force? At every base? I guess I've always heard that the batter may run after a dropped 3rd with two out or with no one one 1st. If it creates a force play with a man on 1st and two outs, it seems the batter MUST run. His forced teammates have to run, right?
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beerguy55
This is where understanding why the `first base occupied`rule exists helps in understanding when it does and doesn`t apply. I have found with coaching my players if they understand why a rule exists
basejester
Right, with less than 2 outs and (at least) first base occupied, the batter is out even if the third strike is uncaught. Yes, it's a force. Yes, at every base. Yes, the batter becomes a
grayhawk
It's an out even if he steps on the plate accidentally (with secure possession of the ball, of course).
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