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~ Base coverage on hits to the
outfield ~
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Situation |
What
to do |
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No one on, ball hit to: |
 | Left Pitcher
helps to make sure the
runner doesn't get to 2nd. His job may include backing up an
errant throw, or cutting off an over-zealous runner. It's
unlikely the pitcher would be involved in a rundown. If the ball
is hit deep, he should move instead to back up 3rd. |
| Left-Center
Pitcher
decides to either back up
the cutoff by positioning himself at the SS vacancy, or moves to
backup 3rd. |
| Right Pitcher
lines up for a cutoff to
3rd. If the ball is hit deep and 2nd goes out to cut off, you
should move to backup 3rd since LF could backup SS and backing up the
plate would be useless. |
| Right-Center
Pitcher
moves out to backup 2nd and
be the cutoff to 3rd. 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. |
| Short-Center
Pitcher
moves off the mound to
backup 2nd. |
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Runner on 1st, ball hit to: |
| Left line Pitcher
moves in to backup the
plate. You might have a good view to help your teammates with
where to make throws, but yield to your catcher's loud voice.
When you have the ball after a play at the plate remember it is a live
ball and keep you attention on the remaining
runner. |
| Left Pitcher
backs up 3rd. You may
also be a cutoff to the plate. Listen to your catcher's
instruction, and think for yourself. |
| Left-Center Pitcher
decides to backup 3rd or
home. Home would be your most likely choice on a ball hit to
deep left-center. |
| Right-Center Pitcher
backs up 3rd. |
| Short-Center Pitcher
backs up 3rd. |
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Lead runner on 2nd: |
| Left Pitcher
backs up
home. Remember to always angle yourself where an errant throw is
most likely to find you. |
| Center Pitcher
backs up
home. Remember to always angle yourself where an errant throw is
most likely to find you. |
| Right-Center Pitcher
backs up the plate. |
| Right Pitcher
backs up the plate. |
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Lead runner on 3rd: |
We
would ignore the lead runner unless there is a play at the plate, so
consider the assignments based on where the second runner is. |
~ Rundowns ~
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