Man on 1st (0 outs); offensive minded.

When a runner gets to 1B to lead off an inning, it literally becomes a chess match as to what should occur next.

The possibilities seem endless. However, usually a decision is made that simply comes down to this premise. Am I willing to give up an out to advance the runner to 2nd base? If the answer is yes, then your choice will involve asking the batter to execute a sign of some sort.

If the answer is no, the batter will have every opportunity to get a hit for himself.

Let's investigate the options a little closer.

If you want to advance the runner, you will give the batter the sacrifice bunt or a hit and run concept. There are many different hit and run ideas(slash and run, bunt and run) but the idea is the same. You wish the batter to do something that results in the runner advancing to 2B while at the least producing an out. This idea usually means that there are offensive players behind the battter that are capable of producing a run. This is a conservative approach to baseball.

If you aren't willing to advance the runner by giving up the out, the batter will free swing or the runner may straight steal. This is the more aggressive strategy when it comes to a man on 1st, 0 outs baseball.

It's interesting to note that studies have revealed that the chances of scoring a run with a man on 1st and 0 outs is the same as a man on 2B and 1 out. HMMMMM!