Two outs, time's almost out...

[Rocketech1]

As soon as a clock is introduced to the game, smart coaches will use it to their advantage. Not to consider it throughout the game is a mistake IMO.

 

[grcsftbll]

I can't say I feel morally indignant about it. I do feel amused when it backfires. That much I can't help

 

[riseball]

Actions resulting in more innings played are fine by me. Actions which stall or remove opportunities are Bush League.

 

[_MIA_]

Don't hate the playa hate the game (or something like that..I'm old). Once you bring a clock into a sport which isn't designed to have one
you should deal with, and accept, the consequences regardless of how ridiculous they may be.

 

[corlay]

heres another scenario to ponder:
away team winning 8-0 after 4.
weather begins to move in.
an official game is 5 completed innings.
do you instruct your first three batters to intentionally strike out in top of 5?

 

[riseball]

What is at stake? Only bragging rights or something more. FWIW - It is more effective to step across home plate in lieu of three swings.

 

[Mad4Ball]

Smart clock management is part of good strategy in timed games. I'd be embarrassed not to at least considering that move depending on how far you are down.

 

[MTR]

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.

This is why a game should never end on a clock, but a full (or half if a full isn't necessary) inning.

 

[Jdaddy]

Coaches calling time, stepping off base, etc, etc... Until you've seen four consecutive 12U batters come to the plate with their shoes untied, you haven't seen clock management! Lol! True story!

 

[grcsftbll]

Coaches calling time, stepping off base, etc, etc... Until you've seen four consecutive 12U batters come to the plate with their shoes untied, you haven't seen clock management! Lol! True story!

That stuff is WAY more annoying to me. Like others have said, at least this was just to get an extra inning, not to try to run down the clock. That's ridiculous.