A force out occurs everytime at first base. Also, it occurs when a runner is FORCED to the next base by a runner coming behind them. For example, if a runner is on first base, and the batter hits a ball, the batter has to run to first, and the runner that is already on first is FORCED to second.

Where are the force outs in baseball?

Rule 2 – Section 24 – OUT: FORCE-OUT, PUTOUT, STRIKEOUT, TAG OUT, THROW-OUT. 2-24-1 A force-out is a putout during which a runner who is being forced to advance is tagged out, or is put out by a fielder who holds the ball while touching the base toward which the forced runner is advancing (9-1-1 for special case.)

What is considered a force out?

A force out (aka force play) is made when a baserunner is forced to leave his base when the batter becomes a baserunner himself, and a fielder successfully tags the next base before the runner can reach it.