Tagging Out in Baseball: Rules & Definitions

Question
What does tagging out mean?

Answer
Hi K'Lila,

There are 2 types of tag outs.

A legal tag is the act of a defensive player...

1 touching a base with any part of the body while holding the ball securely and firmly in the hand or glove

2 touching the runner or b-r with the ball while securely held in the glove or hand.

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