Pitcher attempts a pickoff at first base and ball goes into dead ball territory.
If a pitcher attempting to pick off a runner throws a ball that lands in dead ball territory, the ball is immediately dead. The runners are awarded one base from their position at the time of the throw.
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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds infield coach, Randy Whisler. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Randy about a pickoff play involving the catcher.
This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds coaches Randy Whisler and Ed Napoleon. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh has them demonstrate the "daylight pickoff play."
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