Expert Analysis
Baserunning Tactic: Falling to the Ground, Effective and Legal
Topics: Baseline, Runner Interference, Runners
Although it sounds ridiculous, falling to the ground can be an effective tactic in your running game. Take the following play. The Yankees and Phillies played at Citizens Bank on Aug. 6. In the bottom of the third, the Phils had a 3-2 lead. Andrew McCutchen led off the inning with a base hit before…