Distance is also a head-start. Taveras was much closer to where the ball ended up than the ball itself.
How about when announcers equate the "scoop" made by the firstbaseman with the play made by the infielder: "Joe Soandso ranges from the 2nd base hole, dives over the left-field foul line, somersaults and then launches the throw between his legs, long-snapper style, on a bounce to first to get the out...GREAT PLAY ON BOTH ENDS!!!!"
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