Coach Assists Runner

[goody14]

When a coach physically assists a runner that runner is out but the ball is not killed. This gives the defense an opportunity to gain more outs on a play.

I had someone ask me the other day if it would be proper just to end all playing action if this were to happen with 2 already out in the inning. At this point, there are no more outs to be gained and letting the play continue could confuse things.

Would there be a reason to let play continue in this situation?

 

[dookiexman]

Only thing I could think of would be a force play or BR put out play that would negate any run scoring. 

For example, R2 and R3, two outs. BR hits ball. R3 runs home and scores, then R2 overruns 3rd and is stopped physically by coach, then BR is thrown out at 1st prior to reaching. 

[goody14]

I thought about this.

But, I don't think your example is an advantageous 4th out because the base was not missed, rather it was not reached.

The inning would be over at the moment of the assistance (I think).

 

[grayhawk]

1 hour ago, goody14 said:

I thought about this.

But, I don't think your example is an advantageous 4th out because the base was not missed, rather it was not reached.

The inning would be over at the moment of the assistance (I think).

 

At all levels, the ball stays live after the physical assistance is called.  It wouldn't make sense to deny the defense the opportunity to play on the BR, which would negate the run.  Let it play out, and ensure the scorekeeper knows that the run doesn't score.