Question
How to properly tag a runner who is sliding into a base?
Last updated: December 16, 2025
Answer
- Wait for the Slide: Hold the ball in your glove and wait until the runner is committing to the slide path; tagging too early increases your chance of dropping the ball.
- Use a Sweeping Tag: Stretch your glove hand out and use a smooth, sweeping motion to tag the runner, often low on the shoulder, back, or foot.
- Keep the Glove on the Target: Hold the tag firmly on the runner until the umpire calls the out, then immediately pull the glove away and look for other runners.
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