This page includes mostly suggestions for run production - it is the '3rd Base Box', after all. And it assumes you understand your players' abilities and the principals of percentage baseball (i.e. go with what usually works - not with what you hope might work).

And remember, some strategies are also effective to increase an early-inning lead - with much less risk. Consider, too, the fielding that's best against that offensive threat - for when you're on the other end of the stick.

These are strategies for key, late-inning scenarios and we welcome your suggested variations. There are nearly 200 possible strategy scenarios, each with several possible outcomes that can advance runners, score runs, win games, or - unfortunately - produce outs. Make your choices then click the strategy button.

SCENARIO

YOUR TEAM IS
In a tie Down by one Behind by two

HOW MANY OUT?
NONE 1 2

BATTER IS
Power Hitter Contact Hitter

RUNNERS ON...

2ND
3RD   1ST

This service for registered WebBall Team Players and Team Managers only.

For how-to help in getting your players ready for this, check links under hitting and running. And for more on the defensive options, check out our Coverage Clinic and Pitch Sequence guides. To take this to the next level beyond WebBall, check our video guides for Coaching, Hitting, and Baserunning plus our Recommended Reading.

SUGGESTED OFFENSE
Please set up a situation and click the 'suggest strategy' button. Everyone can read the offensive strategy, but the diagram below and tips for defense are available for WebBall Team Players only.

SUGGESTED DEFENSE Understand the offense and you're better prepared on defense.

 

Don't agree? Email us your own strategy for this scenario...