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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 SS
makes
a quick decision to either lineup for a cutoff to 2nd, or covers the
bag. If you do take a cutoff, be ready to fire it to 2nd
if the runner thinks he's fast enough to make it. |
| Left-Center
SS
moves
out to cutoff the throw. When you're in position or on your way,
check the runner and be ready to throw it to 2nd or 3rd. Your
teammates will help by calling to you, but it helps to know yourself. |
| Right SS
backs
up a throw to 2nd. If 2nd goes out for a cutoff, you must cover
the bag. If she runs passed you, remember to move to the inside
of the bag in a cutoff stance. |
| Right-Center
SS
covers
2nd. 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 3rd, and stay
ready for a rundown. |
| Short-Center
SS
covers
2nd. 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 1st. 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. |
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Runner on 1st, ball hit to: |
| Left line SS
runs
out behind 3rd. Run out as far as you need to. You can see where
the LF is going. Pick you cutoff spot accordingly. Don't
watch the runner; it won't slow her down. If you get the cutoff,
be in a good position to turn and fire it to where you are told. |
| Left SS
is the
cutoff. Know the speed of the players, and be ready to cut to
2nd or 3rd. Often a batter will stroll into 2nd figuring
we will be too worried about the lead runner. Be sure your RF is
in a position to backup a snap throw to 2nd. It would be a shame
if a run scores on this hit. Don't let the shame be yours. |
| Left-Center SS
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. |
| Right-Center SS
covers
2nd. If your 2nd is not running out to cutoff the throw, back
him up or call him to back you up. Take charge based on your
positions, not just because you want the ball. Judge the
distance of the hit and determine your action. If you get the
throw from the outfield, know if you still have a play at the plate. |
| Short-Center SS
goes
for the ball. If the ball is out of your range, cover the bag
and direct your 2nd to back you up. If the ball is deep enough,
line up for a cutoff to 3rd. Judge the hit quickly and react
accordingly. |
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Lead runner on 2nd: |
| Left SS
is
cutoff to 3rd. |
| Center SS
is the
cutoff. Judge the hit to determine the best spot to line up for
a cutoff. Know the situation~ the score, the outs, the inning~
and act accordingly. |
| Right-Center SS
covers
2nd. Remember your alternate cutoff assignments. Have a
feel for how the play is developing, and revise your assistance
accordingly. (Playing SS requires superior intelligence so the
phraseology here shouldn't trouble you.) |
| Right SS
covers
2nd. Remember your alternate cutoff assignments. Have a
feel for how the play is developing, and revise your assistance
accordingly. |
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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. |
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