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This is
trouble, but still we try to prevent a run. If we have no play on the lead
runner, our second objective is to get the batter out, or at least keep her to a
double. Remember to throw ahead of the lead runner. Listen to your
teammates. By
Position:
 | Pitcher
decides to backup third or
home. Home would be your most likely choice on a ball hit to deep
left-center. |
 | Catcher
steps up to the plate. Make
sure your players are in place. Be ready to take the throw, making the
tag with your throwing hand tightly holding the ball in the pocket. |
 | First Base
lines up for a cutoff
home. |
 | Second Base
covers the bag. If the ball
is hit deep and your SS lines up for third or home, you can run out to line up
for a relay to second. Make sure your 1st knows to cover your second base
assignment. |
 | Third Base
covers the bag. Stay alert
to how the play develops. Know whether you should take a throw, direct
it home or to a cutoff to second. Know what's going on, and communicate
your knowledge to your team. |
 | Short Stop
runs out for cutoff. Call
your 2nd to come out with you if you see the play develop where you'll need
his help. Set up for a relay cutoff and turn quickly to fire the
ball. Listen for your team, but expect to throw the ball home.
Actually you'll be throwing through 1st who is your
cutoff. |
 | 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 your CF. If you become the backup here, try to see or hear where the
throw should be made, and tell your 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 your LF. If you become the backup here, try to see or hear where the
throw should be made, and tell your 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. |
The Team communicates.
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