Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tag-up

verb

ˈtaɡ-ˌəp

Definition

To touch a base after a fly ball is caught by a defensive player in baseball, before attempting to advance to the next base.

Examples

After the ball was caught in the outfield, the runner had to tag up at third base before heading home.
He tagged up quickly, sprinting to the next base as soon as the catch was made.
To avoid being doubled up, she knew she had to tag up on the line drive.

Meaning

In baseball, ‘tagging up’ refers to the rule that players must return to and touch a base after a fly ball is caught before they can advance to the next base.