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Here we
show the catcher moving to cover an overthrow to 1st. It's not likely that
a throw will be made there, but a rundown
is possible if the runner is not aware of our outfield's ability to make fine
plays at second. So our catcher should be there for that. It's also a
good idea for the catcher to follow the runner to first whenever there are
no runners on and the ball is hit anywhere but the outfield gaps. He would
certainly beat the runner back home if the worst were to happen. By
Position:
 | Pitcher
lines up for a cutoff to third. If the ball is hit deep and 2nd goes out to cut off, you should
move to backup 3rd since your LF could backup SS and backing up the plate would
be useless. |
 | Catcher
runs down the first base line to
backup an errant throw. If it's a hot day, you might not want to waste
your energy running to first. Hopefully you won't be needed on this
play, but you should always be watching for an opportunity to help your
team. Maybe you'll be needed to backup, maybe to tell a player where
to throw the ball. Be loud. Your team needs to hear you above
the fans. |
 | First Base covers the bag. Make sure
not to interfere with the runner, and watch her touch the bag. If she
moves passed second, you line up for a possible throw home, although inside the
park homeruns are rare. |
 | Second Base
covers the bag. If the ball
is hit deep, you need to run out to cut it off. Be ready in your
cutoff stance, and know where you are going to throw the ball. You
team will be telling you. |
 | Third Base
covers the bag. Hopefully
you won't be needed, but be ready. If it's coming to you, it's
trouble. Be ready to stop it with a good sweeping tag with your glove
on the ground in front of the bag. |
 | Short Stop
backs up a throw to second. If
2nd goes out for a cutoff, you must cover the bag. If she runs passed
you, remember to move to the inside of the bag in a cutoff stance. |
 | Left Field
comes
in to back up an errant throw to 2nd.
You need to be ready to help everyone know where to
throw it. |
 | Center Field
should
scramble over to help the
RF. |
 | Right Field
should always be ready to move.
Snap up the ball and throw it to your cutoff as quickly as possible, always
remembering to throw it to his glove side. If the ball is not hit too
deep, you may throw it right to second.
Remember to always throw ahead of the
runner. In this case you may have your pitcher in line for a throw to
3rd, but a throw to 2nd might be your best cutoff. |
The Team communicates.
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