The players on the Japanese Olympic team dive into first on close plays rather than running through it. I had always heard that running through was faster. I definitely think running through can make the play harder for F3. So I am curious about why the obviously different philosophy on what is...
USA rules- two strikes and first base is open. Pitch is swung at and missed. Ball comes right back out of catchers mitt. Batter takes off for first, and after the bat has left her hands, it contacts the ball (in foul territory) knocking it further away from the catcher. Batter/runner reaches...