Segment 3 in "trick or treat" month
There is a play that some coaches have been using that is downright cheating. It's concept revolves around a 2 man umpiring crew and their inability to see every base at all times.
Runners on 2nd and 3rd. Both runners take off on a suicide squeeze. The ball is bunted and the home plate umpire affixes his eyes on the runner that is scoring. The base umpire will direct his eyes towards the runner going to 1st base. Who is watching the runner going to 3rd base? The answer is nobody.
Some teams have taught the runner going to 3B to cut the corner and never touch 3B. Literally, run across the infield and score a run trailing right behind the initial run that scored.
It's cheating and it's not right. But, the umpire technically can't do anything about it. However, knowing the play allows you to be aware and maybe address the necessary person when and if the play happens against your team.
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