How Successfully Run a "HOT BOX"

HOT BOX- a hot box is when a runner gets suck running between bases with defenders on both sides aiming to get the runner out.

Defense: to defend a hot box you must....
1. must have atleast 2 defenders on either side of the runner.
2. the goal is to of course get the runner out, although if they are going to be safe you do not want them to advance a base. Therefore, make sure you are pushing the runner to the previous base.
3. create a "running lane" which is when one defender gets on the same side of the runner as the other defender with the ball.. (throwing hand of defender with ball)
4. in a controlled manner, both defenders enclose the runner in the running lane.
5. when you have successfully thrown the ball to the defender in your running lane, you clear the running lane (staying out of the way of the opposing runner)and move to the other side.
6. make sure you talk!!! let the other defender know when you are ready to recieve the ball.
7. when you are close enough to the runner, apply a firm tag making sure that you get the out.