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     The catcher stays put on this one to shout commands to his infield.  

By Position:
Pitcher moves out to backup second and be the cutoff to third.  You need to stay alert, and may be a beacon for your team.  Remember to gesture as well as yell where to throw the ball.
Catcher stays put on this one.  Be prepared to act as the play develops.  For example, if a quick throw to second might result in a rundown between first and second, move to help.  Step in front of the plate to command your infield.
First Base lines up for throw home.  Watch the runner tag the base, and know how to make the appeal.  Although you're lined up for a relay throw to the plate, you might be needed to back up an errant throw to 2nd.  Remember, with no one on you won't be cutting off the throw to the plate.  If anything, you'll be a relay to the plate.  So be ready to fire the relay for a strike, but listen for your team to tell you to let the throw go by to your catcher.
Second Base is the cutoff to second.  Run as deep as you need to get.  If your outfielders are running hard, you know you should be too.  Keep an eye and and ear on the play to help the OF know where to throw it.  
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 covers second.  Be in position to tag the runner, but get out of her way if there is no play at your bag.  Watch for her to tag the base if possible.  You might be an alternate cutoff to third, and stay ready for a rundown.
Left Field backs up the throw in.  With the SS going to the bag you might see yourself as another cutoff to third while you prepare to backup second. Or, if a throw to third looks likely, let your pitcher move out, and you backup 3rd.  Communicate.
Center Field runs to the ball.  Don't watch the runner.  Watch the ball, and angle your way to it.  Your team will tell you where to throw it.  If your RF is in a better line to get the ball, make sure you are in your best position to back him up before you peak at the play to get ready to tell him where to throw it.
Right Field runs to the ball.  Don't watch the runner.  Watch the ball, and angle your way to it.  Your team will tell you where to throw it.  If your CF is in a better line to get the ball, make sure you are in your best position to back him up before you peak at the play to get ready to tell him where to throw it.

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