Prevent runner from advancing to second on a walk with runner on third

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Jul 14, 2018
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Basically all you are doing is giving up 1 run that was probably going to score anyway in 10U for an out and empty bases. That is not really a bad trade off - it cuts off the 'big inning' opportunities, takes the pressure off your fielders and gets you closer to getting out of the inning and batting. It also takes away easy bunting to get runs in and any hit or error scoring multiple runs - all of which will end up with you in the same situation AGAIN still with not enough outs - which is what your opponent is looking for to make a big inning out of this.

I read a story recently where MLB pitching coach Dave Duncan told his pitchers to imagine that there is a basket behind the mound. Their job as a pitcher is to fill the basket with outs. As long as you've practiced the play and have confidence in your pitcher and second baseman, take the out.
 

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