- Jun 17, 2012
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In 10U fastpitch base runners put alot of pressure on the defense with big leads and runners going halfway then retreating or delayed steals. With an agressive runner on 3rd who is getting big leads after the pitch how do you defend to keep the runner close to third without running your catcher to death after every pitch. Good baserunners will go halfway looking for a pass ball or a catcher who is not paying attention and just lobs the ball back to the pitcher to which the runner will advance home or a catcher who will throw over the runners head back to 3rd and the runner will then advance home or a pitcher who is not attentive to the runner on the return throw and allows the runner to score on the delayed steal. Whats the best strategies, position of 3rd baseman, shortstop, etc??