hit-and-run play
Contact-triggered stolen base
A hit-and-run play is a baseball strategy where the baserunner breaks for the next base as the pitch is delivered while the batter is obligated to swing, regardless of the pitch location.
The goal is to advance the runner while the infielders move to cover the stolen base attempt, opening gaps for the batter to hit through: The manager called for a hit-and-run with a runner on first.
- double stealTwo runners advance together
- stolen baseRunner's mid-pitch advancement credit
- rundownQuick overview of facts
- base hitSuccessful at-bat reaching first
- tactical retreatIntentional pullback for advantage
baseball offensive strategy type
hit-and-run playsacrifice bunt
Intentional out advancing baserunners
waiting game · stay put · playing it safe · small ball · sacrifice fly
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