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How to Pick a Runner Off Third Base

Last Update: September 18, 2008

Video By: eHow.com

If a runner gets too big of a lead off of third, you've got to know how to pick them off. Learn basic softball skills with these video instructions.

About this Author

Juan Carlos Landeverde has played baseball and softball since he has five years old. He played high school baseball at Hamilton High School, and continued his career at Cal State Northridge. Because of his experience, he had the opportunity to play and master a variety of positions in the sport. Plagued by injuries, he was unable to compete professionally after college. Currently, he is the men's baseball coach at Hamilton High the women's softball coach as well. On weekends, he plays in adult softball and baseball leagues.

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Video Transcript

My name is Juan Carlos with Expert Village, and today we're going to be talking about softball for beginners. In this segment, we're going to talk about picking a person stealing third base. Like before, it's very, very important that the runner can't run until the pitcher releases the ball. If she decides to steal, the catcher has maybe less than one second or less to make sure she gets the ball to the third baseman and make the tag before the runner reaches the base.

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