the squeeze play is a maneuver consisting of a bunt with a runner on third base providing the runner a chance to score.
the squeeze play is a maneuver consisting of a bunt with a runner on third base providing the runner a chance to score.
maneuver consisting of a bunt with a runner on third base providing the runner a chance to score?
the squeeze play
in baseball, the squeeze play (a.k.a. squeeze bunt) is a maneuver consisting of a sacrifice bunt with a runner on third base. the batter bunts the ball, expecting to be thrown out at first base, but providing the runner on third base an opportunity to score. such a bunt is uncommon with two outs because there is a significant chance that the batter would be thrown out at first base, ending the inning. likewise, such an attempt is unlikely with two strikes because a bunt that is fouled off with two strikes is an automatic strike out. according to baseball almanac, the squeeze play was invented in 1894 by george case and dutch carter during a college game at yale university.
squeeze play (baseball)
the objective of kickball is to win by scoring more runs than the opposing team, thus kicking (or offensive) strategy is very important. assuming the rules allow bunting, one popular strategy for putting runners in scoring position is to place fast kickers, particularly those with the ability to bunt the ball in specific directions, near the top of the line-up. using this strategy, a team might put a fast player who can bunt down the third base line first in the line-up. that player would bunt down the third base line, forcing either the third baseman, the pitcher, or the catcher to field the ball and throw the runner out at first base. this is an optimal play with no outs and no players on base because throwing the ball from third to first base accurately is difficult. a well-placed bunt on the ground also removes the opportunity for the defense to catch the ball in the air for an easy out and can create fielding confusion between the third baseman, the pitcher and the catcher. the runner would then advance as far as their kick and the opposing team's defensive play allows him or her to advance. the next kicker would take stock of the base to which the first kicker has advanced and would try to kick the ball to a place that will maximize the first runner's ability to advance and the second kicker's ability to get on base safely. for instance, if the first kicker is on first base, the second kicker might also kick down the third base line. this would give both kickers a good chance of safely advancing to the next base.
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