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An infielder who cleanly fields a ball hit on the ground, then throws it quickly and accurately, will usually get the ball to a base before the runner runs the {{Convert|90|ft|m}}. However, any hesitation or mistake on the part of the fielder may allow the runner to reach the base safely. Teams scout the opposition and take advantage of players who are poor at defense. For example, on a deep fly ball to [[Baseball field#outfield|center field]] with a man on [[second base]], if the center fielder has a weak arm, the runner on second base may tag the base and attempt to reach third despite the risks of being tagged out.

An infielder who cleanly fields a ball hit on the ground, then throws it quickly and accurately, will usually get the ball to a base before the runner runs the {{Convert|90|ft|m}}. However, any hesitation or mistake on the part of the fielder may allow the runner to reach the base safely. Teams scout the opposition and take advantage of players who are poor at defense. For example, on a deep fly ball to [[Baseball field#outfield|center field]] with a man on [[second base]], if the center fielder has a weak arm, the runner on second base may tag the base and attempt to reach third despite the risks of being tagged out.



Base running and hitting are coordinated to produce better results in the [[squeeze play (baseball)|squeeze play]] and the [[Hit and run (baseball)|hit and run play]]. When the count is [[full count|full]] and there are two outs, any runners forced to advance begin running as soon as the pitcher's motion obliges him to complete his pitch, as their distance from the base will not be the cause of any third out. Good runners also try to get extra bases when a play is being made at a different base. For example, a batter who hits a single should determine whether the defense's focus on another runner gives the batter a chance to reach second base.

Base running and hitting are coordinated to produce better results in the [[squeeze play (baseball)|squeeze play]] and the [[Hit and run (baseball)|hit and run play]]. When the count is [[full count|full]] and there are two outs, any runners forced to advance begin running as soon as the pitcher's motion obliges him to complete his pitch, as their distance from the base will not be the cause of any third out. Good runners also try to get extra bases when a play is being made at a different base. For example, a batter who hits a single should determine whether the defense's focus on another runner gives thema better chance to reach second base.



[[Slide (baseball)|Sliding]] into a base is an important part of base running. The pop-up slide both ensures that the runner touches the base and elevates him to an upright posture to help him take additional bases if the defense misperforms.<ref>{{Cite web

[[Slide (baseball)|Sliding]] into a base is an important part of base running. The pop-up slide both ensures that the runner touches the base and elevates him to an upright posture to help him take additional bases if the defense misperforms.<ref>{{Cite web

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