squeeze play

Third-base runner scores

A squeeze play is a baseball strategy where a runner on third base breaks for home as the pitcher delivers, with the batter attempting to bunt—squeezing the run in.

The term extends to any tactic that pressures someone from multiple directions simultaneously, forcing difficult choices: They put the squeeze play on him to sell his shares.

baseball

bunt

Ball-tapping technique

sacrificeGiving up something precious
runnerOne who sprints
third baseInfield position near home

home plate · small ball · drag bunt · hit-and-run · steal · signs · infield · catcher · scoring · baserunning

coercion

pressure

Force upon contact

leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
manipulationUnderhanded control of others
forceStrength or compulsion

intimidation · duress · arm-twisting · extortion · stranglehold · tactics · constraint · compulsion · influence · ultimatum

Categories

baseballbaseball, bat, pitchers, catchers, pitcher
card gamespoker, blackjack, solitaire, hearts, spades
Softballball, bat, batter, batting, catcher
aggressive tacticsblitz, blitzkrieg, frontal assault, offensive, attack mode
baseball actionscatch, throw, hit, pitch, field
baseball defenseshortstop, second baseman, first baseman, third baseman, catcher

Opposites

baseball offensive strategy

squeeze playpower swing

Hard, full-force swing

home run swing · three-run homer · grand slam · slugging · long ball

negotiation/pressure tactics

squeeze playbacking off

Ceasing to pursue

giving space · laissez-faire · accommodation · concession · letting go

risk profile in baseball

squeeze playplaying it safe

Avoiding unnecessary risk

staying put · station-to-station

Family

play, player, squeeze, playful, playing, played, playmate, squeezing, players

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Mostly American · Timeless · Rated G