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Playbook No one on Base. Short single to 8 Left Field. 8 7 7 9

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1 PITCHER Move into a backup position 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it behind second base. Do not get base. Cover first, and be ready cleanly, read the way the play is in base runner’s way. to field an overthrow by left evolving and either get the ball fielder. to the cutoff man or make a firm CATCHER Move into position to back up first one-hop throw to second base. 2 baseman. Be ready to cover first 4 SECOND BASEMAN Cover second base. if first baseman leaves the bag to 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up left fielder. back up an over throw. 5 THIRD BASEMAN Remain in the area of third base. Be ready for possible 9 RIGHT FIELDER Move into back up position deflection behind second base. Give yourself enough room to field 6 SHORTSTOP Move into position to be the an overthrow. cutoff man to second base. Assume the base runner will attempt to go to second.

1 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE No one on Base.

8 Long single to

8 7 9 Left Field.

7 9 6 6 4 4 5 3 1 3 1 2

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1 PITCHER Move into a backup position 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it behind second base. Do not get in base. Cover first, and be ready cleanly and make a flat one-hop base runner’s way. to field an over throw by left throw all the way to second base. fielder. 2 CATCHER Move into position to back up first 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up left fielder. baseman. Be ready to cover first 4 SECOND BASEMAN Cover second base. if first baseman leaves the bag to 9 RIGHT FIELDER Move into back up position behind second base. Give yourself enough back up an over throw. 5 THIRD BASEMAN Remain in the area of third base. Be ready for possible room to field an overthrow. deflection.

SHORTSTOP Move into position to be the 6 cutoff man to second base. Assume the base runner will attempt to go to second.

NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 2 TEAM DEFENCE No one on Base. Short single to 7 9 Centre Field. 8

7 9 6

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1 PITCHER Move into back up position 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Back up centre fielder. between the mound and second base. Cover first base. base. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it 4 SECOND BASEMAN Cover second base. cleanly, read the way the play is 2 CATCHER Move into position to back up first evolving and either get the ball to THIRD BASEMAN Remain in the area of third baseman. Back up first baseman. 5 the cutoff man or make a firm Be ready for the middle infielders base. Be ready for possible one-hop throw to second base. to throw behind the base runner at deflection. first, and also to get back to home 9 RIGHT FIELDER Back up centre fielder. once base runner is clearly safe at 6 SHORTSTOP Move into position to be the second base. cutoff man to second base.

3 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE No one on Base. 7 8 8 Long single to 9

7 Left9 ‐Centre Field. 6

9 6 4 4 3 5 1 3 1 2

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1 PITCHER Move into back up position 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Field the ball or back up centre between the mound and second base. Cover first base. fielder. base. 4 SECOND BASEMAN Cover second base. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it CATCHER Move into position to back up first cleanly and make a flat one-hop 2 THIRD BASEMAN Remain in the area of third baseman. Back up first baseman. 5 throw all the way to second base. Be ready for the middle infielders base. Be ready for possible deflection. RIGHT FIELDER Once you read that the ball is on to throw behind the base runner at 9 first, and also to get back to home the left-field side, back up in the once base runner is clearly safe at 6 SHORTSTOP Move into position to be the vicinity of second base, for second base. cutoff man to second base. a possible deflection. Assume the base runner will attempt to go to second.

NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 4 TEAM DEFENCE No one on Base. Long single to 8 9 Right‐Centre Field. 8

7 9

4 7

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1 PITCHER Move into back up position 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first base. 7 LEFT FIELDER Once you read that the ball is on between the mound and second Cover first base. the right-field side, back up in the base. vicinity of second base, for 4 SECOND BASEMAN Move into position to be the a possible deflection. cutoff man to second base. 2 CATCHER Move into position to back up first Assume the base runner will baseman. Back up first baseman. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it Be ready for the middle infielders attempt to go to second. cleanly and make a flat one-hop to throw behind the base runner at throw all the way to second base. first, and also to get back to home 5 THIRD BASEMAN Remain in the area of third once base runner is clearly safe at base. Be ready for possible RIGHT FIELDER Field the ball or back up centre 9 second base. deflection. fielder.

6 SHORTSTOP Cover second base.

5 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE No one on Base.

8 8 Short single to 9 7 Right Field. 9

4 7 6 6 4 5 3 5 3 1 1

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1 PITCHER Move into a position to back up 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first base. 7 LEFT FIELDER Move into possible back up the throw from the right fielder; be Cover first base. position toward third base in aware of a possible deflection. line with throw. 4 SECOND BASEMAN Move into position to be the 2 CATCHER Move into position to back up first cutoff man to second base. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up right fielder. baseman. Give yourself room to Assume the base runner will attempt to go to second base. RIGHT FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it back up the first baseman if the 9 right fielder throws behind cleanly, read the way the play is the base runner at first base. THIRD BASEMAN Remain in the area of third evolving and either get the ball 5 base. Be ready to field a to the cutoff man or make a firm possible deflection one-hop throw to second base. and/or back up pitcher.

6 SHORTSTOP Cover second base.

NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 6 TEAM DEFENCE No one on Base. Long single to

Right Field. 8 8

7 9 9

4 6 6 4 7 5 5 3 1 1 3 2

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1 PITCHER Move into a position on the to 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first base. 7 LEFT FIELDER Move into possible back up back up the throw from the right Cover first base. position toward third base in line fielder; be aware of a possible with throw. deflection. 4 SECOND BASEMAN Move into position to be the cutoff man to second base. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up right fielder. CATCHER Move into position to back up first Assume the base runner will 2 Get to the ball quickly. Field it baseman. Give yourself room to attempt to go to second base. 9 RIGHT FIELDER back up the first baseman if the cleanly and make a flat one-hop cuttoff man throws behind THIRD BASEMAN Remain in the area of third throw all the way to second base. 5 the base runner at first base. base. Be ready for possible deflection/back up pitcher.

6 SHORTSTOP Cover second base.

7 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE Base runner on First Base.

8 8 Single to

7 9 Left Field.

7

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1 PITCHER Move into a position to back up 3 FIRST BASEMAN See the base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it the throw from the left fielder to base. Cover first in case of wide cleanly and make a flat one-hop third base. Anticipate errant throw. turn by batter base runner. throw all the way to third base.

2 CATCHER Remain in the home plate area. SECOND BASEMAN Cover second base. Be prepared 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up left fielder. 4 for a throw behind the base RIGHT FIELDER Move into possible back up runner at second base from the 9 left fielder or infielder. position toward second base.

5 THIRD BASEMAN Covers third base. SHORTSTOP Move into a position to be 6 the cutoff man to third base. Assume the first base runner will attempt to go to third.

NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 8 TEAM DEFENCE Base runner on

First Base. 7 9 Single to Centre 8 8

Field. 7 9

6 6 4 4 5 3 5 3 1

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1 PITCHER Move into a position as deep as 3 FIRST BASEMAN See the base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Back up centre fielder and read possible to back up the throw from base. Cover first in case of wide the play. the centre fielder to third base. turn by batter base runner. Anticipate errant throw. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it 4 SECOND BASEMAN Cover second base. Be prepared cleanly and make a flat one-hop 2 CATCHER Remain in the home plate area. for a throw behind the base throw all the way to third base. runner at second base from the centre fielder or infielder. 9 RIGHT FIELDER Back up centre fielder and read the play. 5 THIRD BASEMAN Covers third base. SHORTSTOP Move into a position to be 6 the cutoff man to third base. Assume the first base runner will attempt to go to third.

9 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE Base runner on First Base.

8 8 Single to

7 9 Right Field. 9

6 4 4 7 5 6 3 5 3 1

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1 PITCHER Move into a position as deep as 3 FIRST BASEMAN See the base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Move into possible back up possible to back up the throw base. Cover first in case of wide position behind third base. from the right fielder to third base. turn by batter base runner. Anticipate errant throw. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up the right fielder. 4 SECOND BASEMAN Cover second base. RIGHT FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it 2 CATCHER Remain in the home plate area. 9 5 THIRD BASEMAN Covers third base. cleanly and make a flat one-hop throw all the way to third base. 6 SHORTSTOP Move into a position to be the cutoff man to third base. Assume the first base runner will attempt to go to third.

NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 10 TEAM DEFENCE Base runner on Second Base.

Single to Left Field. 8 8

7 9 7 8

9 6 4 4 5 3 3 6 5 1

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1 PITCHER Move in to back up home plate 3 FIRST BASEMAN See the base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it cleanly through the first base side of home base. Cover first in case of wide and make a flat one-hop throw all plate. turn by batter base runner. the way to home. If there is no play on the lead base runner, throw the CATCHER Cover home plate. SECOND BASEMAN Cover second base. Be alert for ball to second base to keep the 2 4 double play in order and the batter/ a throw from the cutoff man or base runner out of scoring position. catcher.

CENTRE FIELDER Back up the left fielder; once throw 5 THIRD BASEMAN Move into a position to be the 8 cutoff. See base runner touch is made, move to back up possible third base. throw to second base by catcher or cutoff man. 6 SHORTSTOP Cover third base. Be alert for a throw from the cutoff man or 9 RIGHT FIELDER Move into a possible back up position behind second base. Read catcher. the play and be ready to back up second or first. The catcher or cutoff man may make an attempt to throw 11 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE the ball to second or first base. Base runner on Second Base.

7 8 9 8 Single to

7 Centre9 Field. 6

6 4 4 5 3 5 3 1

2 2

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1 PITCHER Move into a deep back up position 3 FIRST BASEMAN Move into a position to be 7 LEFT FIELDER Back up centre fielder. behind home plate. Circle on the cut-off man to home plate. first base side of home. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it 4 SECOND BASEMAN Cover first base. Be alert for cleanly and make a flat one-hop 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. a throw from the cutoff man throw all the way to home. or catcher. If there is no play on the lead base runner, throw the ball to second 5 THIRD BASEMAN See the base runner touch base to keep the double play in third base. Cover third. Be order and the batter/base prepared for a throw from runner out of scoring position. cut-off or catcher. RIGHT FIELDER Back up centre fielder. SHORTSTOP Back up centre fielder. 9 6 Communicate with centre Communicate with centre fielder where to throw. fielder where to throw.

NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 12 TEAM DEFENCE Base runner on Second Base.

Single to Right 8 8

Field. 7 9

9

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2 2 1

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1 PITCHER Move into a deep back up position 3 FIRST BASEMAN Move into a position to be cut- 7 LEFT FIELDER Move into a possible back up behind home plate.Circle on the off man to home plate. position behind third base. third base side of home plate. 4 SECOND BASEMAN Cover first base. See base 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up right fielder. runner touch first base. 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. Be alert for a throw from the 9 RIGHT FIELDER Get to the ball quickly. Field it cutoff man or catcher. cleanly and make a flat one-hop throw all the way to home. If there THIRD BASEMAN See the base runner touch third is no play on the lead base runner, 5 base. Cover third. Be prepared throw the ball to second base to for a throw. keep the double play in order and the batter/base runner out SHORTSTOP Cover second base. Be alert for of scoring position. 6 a throw from the cutoff or catcher.

13 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE First Base open.

8 Sure double down 8

7 Left9 Field line. 7

9 6 6 3 4 4 5 3 5 3 1 1 2 2

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1 PITCHER Back up third base. 3 FIRST BASEMAN If possible break to inside of base, 7 LEFT FIELDER Get to ball quickly. Field it cleanly see base runner touch first base. and give the shortstop a hard 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. Trail base runner to second base. accurate chest high throw that the relay man can handle. 4 SECOND BASEMAN Hang at second base until ball clears outfielders. If sure CENTRE FIELDER Back up left fielder. Communicate double, trail 5-10m behind 8 second base. Be ready to relay with left fielder where he should ball to third base if shortstop throw the ball. leaves ball to you. RIGHT FIELDER Move into possible back up 9 position behind second base. 5 THIRD BASEMAN Cover third base. SHORTSTOP Move into relay position in line 6 with third base. Judge throw and decide whether to relay yourself or leave to the trailing second base. NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 14 TEAM DEFENCE First Base Open.

Sure double in Left 8 7

Centre Field. 8

7 6 9

4 9 43 6 4 5 3 3 5 1

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1 PITCHER Back up third base. 3 FIRST BASEMAN If possible break to inside of base, 7 LEFT & CENTRE The left fielder and centre fielder see base runner touch first base. FIELDERS must communicate with each Trail base runner 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. 8 other during the play. The first to second base. outfielder to the ball makes the play. The other will back up. Get to 4 SECOND BASEMAN Hang at second base until ball the ball quickly. Field it cleanly and clears outfielders, if sure double, give the relay man a firm accurate trail 5-10m behind second base. chest high throw. Be ready to relay ball to third base if shortstop leaves ball to you. Move into possible back up 9 RIGHT FIELDER 5 THIRD BASEMAN Cover third base. position toward first base.

6 SHORTSTOP Move into relay position in line with third base. Judge throw and decide whether to relay yourself or leave to the trailing second base. 15 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE First

8 Base open. 9 8 Sure double in Right

7 Centre9 Field. 4 6

6 3 4 5 3 5 3 7 1

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1 PITCHER Back up third base. 3 FIRST BASEMAN If possible break to inside of base, 7 LEFT FIELDER Move into possible back up see base runner touch first base. position toward third base. 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. Trail base runner to second base. The centre fielder and right fielder 8 CENTRE & RIGHT FIELDERS must communicate with each Move into relay position in line 4 SECOND BASEMAN 9 other during the play. The first with third base. Judge throw and outfielder to the ball makes the decide whether to relay yourself play. The other will back up. or leave to the trailing shortstop. Get to the ball quickly. Field it cleanly and give the relay man a 5 THIRD BASEMAN Cover third base. firm accurate chest high throw. 6 SHORTSTOP Hang at second base until ball clears outfielders, if sure double, trail 5-10m behind second base. Be ready to relay ball to third base if second base leaves ball to you. NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 16 TEAM DEFENCE First Base open. Sure double down

Right Field line. 8 8 7 9 9

4 6 3 4 6 5 3 3 5 1 7

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1 PITCHER Back up third base. 3 FIRST BASEMAN If possible break to inside of base, 7 LEFT FIELDER Move into possible back up see base runner touch first base. position toward third base. 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. Trail base runner to second base. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up right fielder.

SECOND BASEMAN Move into relay position in line 9 RIGHT FIELDER Get to ball quickly. Field it cleanly 4 with third base. Judge throw and and give relay man a firm accurate decide whether to relay yourself chest high throw. or leave to the trailing shortstop.

5 THIRD BASEMAN Cover third base.

6 SHORTSTOP Hang at second base until ball clears outfielders, if sure double, trail 5-10m behind second base. Be ready to relay ball to third base if second base leaves ball to you. 17 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE Base runner on First Base.

8 Sure double down 8

7 Left9 Field line. 7

9 6 6 3 4 4 5 3 5 3 1

2 2 1

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1 PITCHER Back up home plate. 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Get to ball quickly. Field it cleanly base. Trail base runner to and give the relay man a firm 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. second base. accurate chest high throw, keeping the ball in fair territory so 4 SECOND BASEMAN Hang at second base until ball a subsequent throw can avoid the clears outfielders, if sure double, base runner heading home. trail shortstop, observing base runners’ progress and 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up left fielder. as outfielder throws ball, tell shortstop where to throw. 9 RIGHT FIELDER Back up second base.

5 THIRD BASEMAN Cover third base. SHORTSTOP Move into a relay position to 6 home plate in left field. Stay in fair territory and listen for call from second base. NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 18 TEAM DEFENCE Base runner on

First Base. 8 7 Sure double Left 8

Centre Field. 7 6 9

4

4 9 4 5 3 3 5 1

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1 PITCHER Move into back up position behind 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first 7 LEFT & CENTRE The left fielder and centre fielder home plate. Circle on first base side base. Move into cutoff position FIELDERS must communicate with each of home plate. Be prepared to back to home plate. 8 other during the play. The first up third base if the play changes outfielder to the ball makes the direction. 4 SECOND BASEMAN Hang at second base until play. The other will back up. ball clears outfielders, if sure Get to the ball quickly. Field it double, trail shortstop, observe cleanly and give the relay man a 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. base runners’ progress and firm accurate chest high throw. as outfielder throws ball, tell shortstop where to throw. 9 RIGHT FIELDER Cover second base. 5 THIRD BASEMAN Cover third base.

6 SHORTSTOP Move into a relay position to home plate and listen for call from second base. 19 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE Base runner on

8 First Base. 9 8 Sure double Right

7 4 Cen9 tre Field. 6

6 4 5 3 7 5 3 3 1

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1 PITCHER Move into position half way 3 FIRST BASEMAN See base runner touch first 7 LEFT FIELDER Move into a possible back up between third and home. Read base. Move into cutoff position position behind third base. the play and back up where play to home plate. develops. CENTRE & The centre fielder and right fielder 8 SECOND BASEMAN Move into a relay position to RIGHT FIELDERS must communicate with each 4 other during the play. The first 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. home plate and listen for call 9 from shortstop. outfielder to the ball makes the play. The other will back up. 5 THIRD BASEMAN Cover third base. Get to the ball quickly. Field it cleanly and give the relay man a SHORTSTOP Hang at second base until ball firm accurate chest high throw. 6 clears outfielders, if sure double, trail second baseman, observing base runners’ progress and as outfielder throws ball, tell second baseman where to throw. NATIONAL PLAYBOOK 20 TEAM DEFENCE

Base runner on First Base.

Sure double down 8 8

Right Field line. 7 9 9

6 6 4 4 5 3 3 7 5 1

2 1 2

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1 PITCHER Move into position half way 3 FIRST BASEMAN Trail second base, observing 7 LEFT FIELDER Move into possible back up between third and home. Read the base runners’ progress and as position toward third base. play and back up where play develops. outfielder throws ball, tell second base where to throw. 8 CENTRE FIELDER Back up right fielder. 2 CATCHER Cover home plate. Move into a relay position to home RIGHT FIELDER Get to ball quickly. Field it cleanly 4 SECOND BASEMAN 9 plate and listen for call from first and give relay man a firm accurate baseman. Be prepared to redirect chest high throw. throw to third base if there is no play at home.

Cover third base. Be prepared for 5 THIRD BASEMAN the play to be redirected from second baseman or catcher to third base.

Cover second base. Read the play 6 SHORTSTOP and move into relay position to 21 NATIONAL PLAYBOOK TEAM DEFENCE third base.