force play
Runner must advance
A force play in baseball occurs when a runner must advance to the next base because a batter has become a runner, allowing the defense to record an out simply by touching the base before the runner arrives.
The shortstop stepped on second for the force play, then threw to first for the double play.
The situation creates the force; when the force is removed, fielders must tag the runner instead.
One who sprints
- tagIdentifier or classifier
- outNot present here
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- throwPropel by arm motion
fielder's choice · grounder · double play · triple play · putout · appeal · baseline · advancing
Infield position, number six
- second baseMiddle infield bag
- first baseDiamond's rightfield corner bag
- third baseInfield position near home
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
pivot · relay · footwork · scoop · glove · infielder · first baseman · groundball
All three bases occupied
- inningBaseball game segment
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- two outsNearly retired the side
- ground ballBatted ball bouncing low
batter · baserunner · scoring position · lead off · cleanup · rally · pressure · clutch
State of awaiting something
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- shiftMovement or work period
alignment · situational awareness · cutoff · backup · coverage · setup · execution
runner
One who sprints
throw · fielder's choice · grounder · double play · triple play · putout · appeal · baseline · advancing · occupied
shortstop
Infield position, number six
- second baseMiddle infield bag
- first baseDiamond's rightfield corner bag
- third baseInfield position near home
diamond · pivot · relay · footwork · scoop · glove · infielder · first baseman · groundball · flip
bases loaded
All three bases occupied
ground ball · batter · baserunner · scoring position · lead off · cleanup · rally · pressure · clutch · tying run
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
shift · alignment · situational awareness · cutoff · backup · coverage · setup · execution
- baseball defenseshortstop, second baseman, first baseman, third baseman, catcher
- double plays
- baserunningsteal, stolen base, stealing, lead off, leadoff