1st and 2nd, 2 outs offense.

My last post in this year long venture will discuss the 1st and 2nd situation. Typically, when a runner is at 2nd base with 2 outs you don't consider stealing 3rd base. Why? You're already in scoring position. However, sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures.

In amateur baseball 1st and 3rd is significantly harder to defend then 1st and 2nd. So, how could we create a 1st and 3rd? Draw a throw at 2nd.

You can do this with a strong arm catcher by simply getting a large secondary lead and anticipate the throw. When the catcher cocks his arm to throw you could "catcher break" and move to 3B. Obviously, advancing to 3B is predicated on the catcher making the throw.

Once you have a 1st and 3rd, you have significantly more options available. And, if in fact, the runner at 3B is a very important run there is a good chance the defense will give you 2B if you would like it. Now, you have managed a 2nd and 3rd out of a 1st and 2nd.

This blog has discussed many, many 1st and 3rd options. You could certainly choose to use one of those or you could allow the hitter to hit with all forces removed.

The idea here is in amateur baseball you could more than likely create this situation if you can take advantage of the catcher. If you execute the "draw a throw" right, it's very tough for the catcher to not try and record the easy out. It's very tough to betray your instincts.