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Positions 1 = Pitcher 2 = Catcher 8 3 = First Baseman 4 = Second Baseman 7 9 5 = Third Baseman 6 = Short Stop 2 7 = Left Fielder 6 4 8 = Center Fielder 9 = Right Fielder 5 3 Bases 1 3 1 1 = 1st Base 2 = 2nd Base 3 = 3rd Base 4 4 = Home Plate 2 Runner on 1st less than 2 outs Play = F 2, 1 (Force out at 2 & 1) Infielders: If the batted ball takes you 8 TOWARD 2 or the ball is hit directly to you hard, look to take the lead runner out at 2 . 7 9 If the batted ball takes you AWAY from 2 take the batter runner out at 1 . 2 Pitcher: If the batted ball is hit sharply to 6 4 you look for a play at 2 then 1 . Anything that takes you several steps 5 3 out of the “Circle” immediately go to 1 3 1 Catcher: Anything in front of the plate 1 take the batter runner out at 1 CRITICAL: On any play to 1 , First Base must immediately be prepared for lead Note: Lead Runner is at “1” 4 runner trying to cross over to 3 . Third Base needs to get back to cover their base, First Base secures the out then comes in 2 toward the circle aggressively. Runner on 1st & 2nd less than 2 outs Play = F 3, 2, 1 (Force out at 3, 2 & 1) First Base & Second Base : If the batted 8 ball takes you TOWARD 2 or the ball is hit HARD to you directly, look to take the trail runner out at 2 . 7 9 If the batted ball takes you AWAY from 2 take the batter runner out at 1 2 Shortstop: If the batted ball is hit HARD 3 6 4 to you look to take lead runner out at If the batted ball takes you TOWARD 2 look to take the trail runner out at 2 if 5 3 you need to go in on the ball take the batter runner at 1 3 1 1 Third Base, Pitcher & Catcher: If the batted ball is hit HARD to you directly take the lead runner out at 3 , if you need to take several steps take the batter runner out at 1 Note: Lead Runner is at “2” 4 CRITICAL: On any play to or all and the Trail Runner is at “1” 2 1 infielders must immediately be prepared 2 for lead runner trying to score at 4 . Catcher must call RUNNER 4, 4, 4. Runner on 1st , 2nd & 3rd less than 2 outs Play = F ALL (Force out All Around) Infielders: Take the force out where the 8 batted ball takes you. Easiest BASE. Pitcher: If the batted ball is hit HARD to you take lead runner out at 4 If the 7 9 batted ball takes you TOWARD 3 look to take the trail A out at 3 if you need to go in on the ball look to take the lead 2 runner at 4 then batter runner at 1 6 4 Catcher: If the batted ball is hit directly in front of HOME PLATE, within 2 quick 5 3 steps, take the lead runner out at 4 3 1 Pitcher Must Be Aggressive on balls in 1 front of the circle!!! Catcher needs to hang on the Porch and cover Home!! CRITICAL: On any play to or all Note: Lead Runner is at “3” 4 2 1 Trail A is at “2”, Trail B is at “1” infielders must immediately be prepared for Trail A trying to score at 4 . Catcher 2 must call RUNNER 4, 4, 4. Runner on 2nd less than 2 outs Play = Check 2, Play 1 Infielders & Pitcher: On a hard hit ball to 8 you, CHECK the runner at 22 then immediately go 11 . If you need to take a few steps to the 7 9 ball immediately go 1 Catcher: If the batted ball is hit directly 2 in front of HOME PLATE, immediately go 6 4 1 then back to Porch to cover Home!! Third Base Must Get Back to your base 5 3 and defend against the runner who likely will attempt to cross-over after any 3 1 throw!! 1 CRITICAL: On any play to 1 First Base must immediately be prepared for the 4 runner trying to come around to 4 . Third Base needs to get back to cover their base, Catcher secures the plate 2 anticipating a tag play aggressively. Runner on 2nd & 3rd less than 2 outs Play = Check 3, 2, Play 1 Infielders & Pitcher: On a hard hit ball to 8 you, CHECK the runner at 23 then immediately go 11 . If you need to take a few steps to the 7 9 ball immediately go 1 Catcher: If the batted ball is hit directly 2 in front of HOME PLATE, immediately go 6 4 1 then back to Porch to cover Home!! Shortstop & Third Base Be Alert!! If the 5 3 ball is hit to you and the trail runner 2 makes a mistake you may have an easy 3 1 tag play as the lead runner does NOT 1 have to leave 3 CRITICAL: On any play to 1 First Base must immediately be prepared for the lead runner trying to score or the trail runner Note: Lead Runner is at “3” 4 trying to come around also. Third Base Trail Runner is at “2” needs to get back to cover their base, 2 Catcher secures the plate anticipating a tag play aggressively. Runner on 3rd less than 2 outs Play = Check 3 Play 1 Infielders & Pitcher: On a hard hit ball to 8 you, CHECK the runner at 23 then immediately go 11 . If you need to take a few steps to the 7 9 ball immediately go 1 Catcher: If the batted ball is hit directly 2 in front of HOME PLATE, immediately go 6 4 1 then back to Porch to cover Home!! Third Base: Be Alert!! If the ball is hit to 5 3 you and the runner makes a mistake you may have an easy tag play or rundown 3 1 on the runner at 3 1 CRITICAL: On any play to 1 First Base must immediately be prepared for the runner trying to score. Third Base needs Note: Runner is at “3” no trail 4 to get back to cover their base, Catcher secures the porch anticipating a tag play 2 at 44 aggressively. Runner on 3rd less than 2 outs is Winning Run (or 2nd & 3rd) Play = Porch (infield is in knock the ball down at all costs) 8 Shortstop & Third Base : On a hard hit ball to you, CHECK 3 if runner breaks 7 9 throw to 4 If the runner at 33 holds, fake throw to 2 11 then look back to catch runner at 33 off guard. 6 4 First Base, Second base & Pitcher: On a hard hit ball to you, CHECK 3 if runner 5 3 breaks throw to 4 3 1 If the runner at 3 holds take the 1 batter runner out at 1 then First Base immediately assume the runner is going to break for 4 Critical: Catcher protect the PLATE at all Note: Winning Runner is at “3” 4 costs, Pitcher must be ready to move Trail Runner(s) if any are non- swiftly on softly hit balls in front of the factor 2 circle. ALL anything soft be ready to go to 44 !!!! Bases Loaded, Runner on 3rd less than 2 outs is Winning Run Play = F4 (infield is in knock the ball down at all costs) 8 All Positions: Get the ball throw to 4 for the force out no matter what. 7 9 Critical: Catcher protect the PLATE at all costs, Pitcher must be ready to move 2 swiftly on softly hit balls in front of the circle. 6 4 5 3 3 1 1 CRITICAL: Do not fall asleep after the Note: Lead Runner is at “3” 4 Trail A is at “2”, Trail B is at “1” force out at 4 is made, trail runner at 33 may try to sneak in behind. BE ALERT!! 2 Runner on 3rd less than 2 outs Play = Batter Runner Walks “DUCK” Action: Catcher gets ball back to the 8 circle immediately. Pitcher keeps eye on runner at 3 . Shortstop backs up the Pitcher, Second base covers 22 , Third base stays covers 33 , First base stays by 7 9 to cover 11 If the batter runner commits to 22 then 2 First base will shout “DUCK”, pitcher 6 4 throws to Second base covering 2 tag the runner take the out. 5 3 3 1 1 Note: Runner is at “3” no trail 4 2 Runner on 3rd less than 2 outs Play = Batter Runner Walks Action: Catcher throws to First base on 8 called ball four. If runner on 3 breaks for 4 First base throws back to the catcher at 44 . 7 9 After the catcher tags the runner out at 44 immediately watch for batter runner trying to move all the way around to 3 2 6 4 *not going to share this one yet but alternative scenario we’ve discussed and 5 3 can practice done the road. 3 1 1 Note: Runner is at “3” no trail 4 2 Outfield Rotation: Play to 11 No Runners on. Right field backs up throw to 11 Center field comes in to back up any 8 possible play at 2 Left field slides in to back up any possible throw to 22 7 9 2 6 4 5 3 3 1 1 4 2 Outfield Rotation: Play to 21 Runner on 11 .
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