First Basemen Question

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Dec 5, 2012
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My dd also plays at 1B alot. She would throw to 3 for the lead out, then run back to 1st for the double play, but she would pause to high five the first base coach first. Yeah... shes that badass! LOL
But seriously, it all depends on the speed of the lead runner and how quickly the ball was gathered by the 1B.... Most likley I'd want a sure thing at 1st, then try for a pick off to third if the lead runner had rounded the bag.
 
Nov 8, 2014
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In my experiences, you won't have a play at third. That runner at second has already taken an extremely aggressive lead and is moving and never stopping or slowing down on any ball down. This is the play where I like to pitchout to a right handed batter and get the runner at first taking a cocky lead and have my 2B sneak behind for a tag.
 
Aug 6, 2013
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Unless that girl at third wins the game and then ONLY if my 1B is at least 90% sure she can get her - it's 1B all day
 

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