forceout
Involuntary exit move
A forceout is a baseball play in which a runner is put out by a fielder touching the base the runner is forced to advance to before the runner arrives.
It occurs when the batter becomes a runner, requiring any runner already on base to move forward: The shortstop flipped to second for the forceout.
Identifier or classifier
- double playTwo outs, one action
- baserunnerPlayer between bases
- putoutFielder causes an out
- fielder's choiceDefensive out selection
run down · inning · shortstop · second base · first base · third base · home plate · ground ball
Coercive tactical maneuver
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- shiftMovement or work period
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- situational awarenessPerception of surroundings
strategic positioning · pickoff · tagging up · defensive strategy · advancement
tag
Identifier or classifier
- double playTwo outs, one action
- baserunnerPlayer between bases
- putoutFielder causes an out
fielder's choice · run down · inning · shortstop · second base · first base · third base · home plate · ground ball · relay throw
squeeze play
Coercive tactical maneuver
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- shiftMovement or work period
- anticipationState of awaiting something
situational awareness · strategic positioning · pickoff · tagging up · defensive strategy · advancement