- Jun 12, 2015
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What do you think of this tactic:
Time is down to a minute or two, with 2 outs. The hitting team is home, and they're losing. Coach has player get out on purpose (either a runner step off, or batter get out intentionally) to force another inning before time expires. Clever clock manipulation or cheap trick? Situation one: runners on 2 and 3. Situation two: no runners on. Is this an OK tactic to use in either situation?
ETA: this is 10U. But I'm interested in opinions for any age level.
Time is down to a minute or two, with 2 outs. The hitting team is home, and they're losing. Coach has player get out on purpose (either a runner step off, or batter get out intentionally) to force another inning before time expires. Clever clock manipulation or cheap trick? Situation one: runners on 2 and 3. Situation two: no runners on. Is this an OK tactic to use in either situation?
ETA: this is 10U. But I'm interested in opinions for any age level.
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