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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. |
The Team communicates.
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