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Third BaseRequirements: Quick reaction time and a strong throw. See the Basics page for general information on fielding and throwing. The Hot Corner is the site of many of the most amazing plays in baseball. Be ready on every pitch ~ As your Pitcher winds up, you want to be on your toes in a ready position. As he delivers the ball, take one small step forward and keep your eyes on the batter. Taking this one step gets you in a moving ready position which can drastically increase your chances of knocking down a hot grounder normally out of your reach, or stabbing a quick line drive otherwise impossible for you to get. Of course, when you are holding a runner on, your ready position is modified, but you are still moving on the pitch.
Corners in ~ When the corners are in you are there to cut off the bunt. Be ready. It doesn't mean you commit to the bunt by running in with the pitch, unless, of course, your coach gives you that sign too. Another purpose of pulling in the corners and not the middle infielders is to turn the short hits down the lines into double plays. Sometimes even when there are 2 outs and a runner on third the corners will be in to prevent the squeeze. Whenever you are called in, make sure your SS and LF knows you are moving in. Infield in ~ When the whole infield is in, you are there to cut off the run at the plate. Make sure the outfield knows the plan. On the bag On the bunt Cutoff ~ There are a few situations where you might take a cutoff throw, most common being from RF to home. Often you will be lined up on the infield grass to receive the throw. Remember the cutoff stance. Catch the perfect throw on your glove side as your shoulders are in line with your target, and quickly turn to throw a strike. As you wait for the ball listen for your Catcher to tell you to hold the ball or throw to another base.
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