tag attempt

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Which Tags are LEGAL and ILLEGAL?

Topics: tag attempt

The video helps you understand which tags are legal and illegal in Major League Baseball. This video defines what is a legal tag, discusses how the fielder must have secure possession of the ball in their glove, runners disengaging from the base, a runners momentum carrying them beyond the base, the no-touch no-tag call and…

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Drop a Knee – When Can a Fielder Block a Base?

Topics: Obstruction, Runners, tag attempt, Uncategorized

You see it all the time, a stolen base attempt, the fielder gets to the base before the runner then drops his knee, foot or leg in front of the base to keep the baserunner from touching the bag. Is this a legal play? What should coaches, players, umpires and fans know about the rule…

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The Difference Between a Tag (a Runner) and a Touch on a Force Play

Topics: force out, tag attempt
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Who Can Call Time Out?

Topics: Coach, Runners, tag attempt, Time Play, Umpire
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Four Outs in an Inning? It Can Happen! Here’s how…

Topics: Runners, tag attempt, Time Play, Umpire
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Crazy Play at Home Plate – Three Rules Questions Raised in One Play

Topics: Catcher, Home Plate Collision, Runner Interference, tag attempt, Uncategorized
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“That’s a Force!” Is Yadier Molina the Smartest Player on the Field?

Topics: Base, Catcher, double play, Fielding, force out, tag attempt, Umpire Manual Rules
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