🥎 What is “Tagging Up”?

When a fly ball is hit into the air and caught by a fielder, runners must stay on their base until the ball is caught before they can try to advance. If they leave early, they can be called out—even if they beat the throw.

This rule helps keep the game fair and prevents runners from gaining an unfair advantage.

💡 Key takeaway for runners:

• Stay on your base until the ball is caught
• Then decide if it’s safe to run to the next base
• If you leave early and the defense throws the ball back to your base, you can be called out—even if you’re fast!

✅ Knowing this rule helps players:

• Avoid easy outs by staying alert
• Make smart decisions about when to run
• Understand how fly balls affect base running strategy