Runner at 1B, no outs. Batter bunts the ball toward the pitcher. It is too far from the plate for the catcher to field. 3B and 1B crash. 3B fields and runs into 1B trying to make the throw. Runner safe, although 3B could have gotten her easily. (And, of course, P strikes out the next two batters, and then gives up a bloop single. Game over.)
Whose job was it to tell 1B to get out of the way? Or, conversely, if they had a play at 2B, who was to tell the 3B to get out of the way?
What's the proper way to handle this type of situation? And, do you practice it?
(As an aside, if you ever get a chance to see Olympic softball, do it. The players are lightning fast on bunts. )
Whose job was it to tell 1B to get out of the way? Or, conversely, if they had a play at 2B, who was to tell the 3B to get out of the way?
What's the proper way to handle this type of situation? And, do you practice it?
(As an aside, if you ever get a chance to see Olympic softball, do it. The players are lightning fast on bunts. )
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