Category: 1st/3rd Offense

Perfect Rundown Execution (great look at how 1st/3rd play looks)

Awesome work by the defense.

  • Great move by pitcher after hold.
  • 1b runs with the ball in his throwing hand held up (no pumping)
  • SS runs at the runner and catches the ball at full speed (runner has no chance at this point)
  • SS tags, pops up, and immediately drives runner back to 3b.

Note: 3b runner does a terrific job of shuffling off the base to generate momentum

Note: Simmons (Rundown runner) needs to get the defense to chase him AWAY from home plate to make the tag. Give Calhoon a chance to score.

If Simmons could draw Lindor away from the diamond, the Angels get a run out of this

Good 1st/3rd Execution…Better Rundown Defense

Pretty good execution on both sides.

Runner steals, then stops short, stays in the rundown as long as he can

SS thwarts the play by keeping his eyes on 3b runner while he chases down the guy in front of him

1st and 3rd plays are risky with 2 outs cause the runner has to score before his teammate gets tagged.

This would’ve been a run for KC if run with less than 2 outs.