 | Pitcher decides to either back up the
cutoff by positioning himself at the SS vacancy, or moves to backup
3rd. |
| Catcher moves to follow the runner to
first
if it looks like it will be a close play at second. If the runner
moves past second, you must get back to the plate quickly. If you know
it's going to be at least a double, you should just move out to protect the
plate. |
| First Base stays near enough to the base if a
slow runner might be forced back. If you see a play at third or the
plate is likely, position yourself to backup a throw or take a second
cutoff. Remember the cutoff stance. |
| Second Base covers the bag to keep the runner
from advancing. You may need to move out to relay a quick cutoff home
depending on where the ball is hit and how fast the runner is, but generally
you stay at the bag. Hopefully there will be a play. Remember to
sweep the tag. |
| Third Base
tags the runner out coming to third. Remember to get your glove on the ground in front of the bag and
the sliding runner. If you get the throw and the runner retreats, be
very selective on throwing to second. Remember the infield's primary responsibility
is to keep the runner at second. |
| Short Stop
moves out to cutoff the
throw. When you're in position or on your way, check the runner and be
ready to throw it to 2nd or 3rd. Your teammates will help by calling
to you, but it helps to know yourself. |
| Left Field
runs quickly to the ball.
Communicate with the CF. Either get the ball and quickly
throw it to the cutoff, or back up the CF. If you become
the backup here, try to see or hear where the throw should be made, and tell
the CF. |
| Center Field
runs quickly to the ball.
Communicate with the LF. Either get the ball and quickly
throw it to the cutoff, or back up the LF. If you become the
backup here, try to see or hear where the throw should be made, and tell the
LF. |
| Right Field
moves in to backup a throw to
second. The throw could come from either the outfield or back from
3rd. Be ready for either. Watch the play. You are an
important link in communication. You often have the best view of the
runner in relation to the ball. Yell this information to your
teammates. It would be a shame to keep it a secret. |
