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Expert: - 5/10/2009


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I have 2 questions involving little league rules.is it legal for a player to catch a grounder in her glove and tag the base with her other hand and get an out?
2.can a 3rd baseman run up and get a ball hit between the pitchers mound and home plate and run and tag the runner going to 1st base?(coaches are pitching to the kids)
thanks martin!!!

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Jim,

You can find the rule to your first question in 7.08(e).  The rule states that a runner is put out if they fail to advance to the next base prior to the fielder tagging the base.  I interpret tagging with glove or foot.

As for your second question, yes, they can.  There is no rule against that... must of had a slow runner.

I hope this has helped.  Should you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

-Martin Hoover

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Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.

Experience

Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire

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Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.

Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics

Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)

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