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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
moves off the mound to backup
2nd. |
| Catcher
moves down the first base line with
the runner. Make sure she touches the bag, know how to make the appeal,
and read the bold print above. |
| First Base
covers the bag. Make sure
not to interfere with the runner, and watch her touch the bag. If she
makes too much of a turn, be ready for the throw and put on the tag.
Block the base with your glove on a slide, and sweep the tag. |
| Second Base
backs up the throw to second.
If your SS misjudges the depth of the hit, you move to cover his butt by
covering the bag. |
| Third Base
moves out for an errant throw to
second. Yield to your pitcher here because if there is an errant
throw to 2nd, she'll probably be moving to your bag. You would only
get the throw if you are in a good position to tag the runner. Don't
let her get to third on a single. |
| Short Stop
covers second. Be ready to put
on the tag with your glove swept from in front of the bag. On a casual
throw you may have a play at the runner going back to first. Remember
that you are likely not in the best position to deliver your best strike,
and keep the particular game situation (inning, score, etc.) in mind before
making any desperate play. |
| Left Field
moves to the ball. This
should be a routine single, but get the throw in quickly for the possibility
of catching her off guard and getting the out. |
| Center Field
moves to the ball. This
should be a routine single, but get the throw in quickly for the possibility
of catching her off guard and getting the out. |
| Right Field
moves to the ball. This
should be a routine single, but get the throw in quickly for the possibility
of catching her off guard and getting the out. |
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