Where everybody goes

Break toward the first-base side to back up the throw to first — if it gets away, you are the last line of defense.

Trail the batter-runner up the line toward first in case the throw goes past the first baseman.

Get to the bag, give a clear target with your chest, and stretch only after you see the throw.

Straddle second, take the feed, touch the bag, and clear the runner as you throw to first.

Stay home and cover third — if the turn breaks down, that runner will try to keep going.

Field it, work through the ball toward second, and deliver a firm chest-high feed the pivot man can turn.

Break in behind second base in case the feed sails into the outfield.

Sprint in toward second — you are the deep backup on the feed to the bag.

Sprint hard toward the line behind first. Every throw to first is your responsibility if it gets past.

Break off the mound under control, call the ball loud if it is yours, and field it with two hands facing first.

You see the whole field — call who takes it and which base the throw goes to. Loudest voice on the play.

Crash hard at the bunt. If the pitcher takes it, peel off — but you must arrive like you are fielding it.

The instant the bunt shows, sprint to cover first. Nobody else is going to be there.

Crash the line. Take anything bunted hard down third, and get back if the pitcher fields it.

Cover second base behind the runner — if he rounds too far, that is a free out.

Move in behind third in case a throw comes across the diamond and gets away.

Break in behind second base to back up any throw to the bag.

Sprint toward the first-base line — the throw to first is coming and you are behind it.

Anything bunted up the middle is yours. Come off the mound under control and call it loud so two players do not arrive at once.

Anything dying right in front of the plate is yours — mask off, pounce on it. On everything else you are the traffic cop: call who takes it and where the throw goes.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Cover first. When the first baseman crashes on the bunt, you are the only one who can be there.

Charge it hard, field it with two hands, and throw to first. On a bunt the ball is slow — your feet have to be fast.

Come in toward the infield. You are too far away to help unless you start running now.

Come in toward the infield. You are too far away to help unless you start running now.

Come in toward the infield. You are too far away to help unless you start running now.

Break in behind first. Bunt throws are rushed, and rushed throws sail.

Anything bunted up the middle is yours. Come off the mound under control and call it loud so two players do not arrive at once.

Anything dying right in front of the plate is yours — mask off, pounce on it. On everything else you are the traffic cop: call who takes it and where the throw goes.

Charge it hard, field it with two hands, and throw to first. On a bunt the ball is slow — your feet have to be fast.

Cover first. When the first baseman crashes on the bunt, you are the only one who can be there.

Cover third and hold it — bunts are when kids drift and give away free bases.

Cover second and hold it — bunts are when kids drift and give away free bases.

Come in toward the infield. You are too far away to help unless you start running now.

Come in toward the infield. You are too far away to help unless you start running now.

Break in behind first. Bunt throws are rushed, and rushed throws sail.

Anything up the middle is yours. Field it and check third first — if the lead out is not there, take the sure one at first.

Anything dying in front of the plate is yours, and you run the whole play with your voice — call the base out loud before anybody picks the ball up.

Crash the line hard. On a wheel play both corners charge, and the bases behind you get filled by somebody else.

Sprint to cover first. Both corners are charging, so that bag is yours and nobody else is close.

Crash hard and field it facing third. You are the reason this play gets the lead runner instead of settling for one out.

This is the wheel. As the third baseman crashes, you rotate behind him to third and give a target for the lead out.

Break in behind third base. That is where the throw is going and a miss there scores a run.

Come in behind second base in case the play swings back to the middle.

Sprint in behind first — the fallback throw goes there and it will be rushed.

Come off the mound the instant you see the bunt turn. Bare hand it if you must and flip it home — the runner left on the pitch, so you have no time.

Get out from behind the plate for anything you can reach, then get back and cover home. If the pitcher takes it, your only job is to be a target and hold on.

Crash hard. On a squeeze everybody charges — hesitation is what makes this play work for the offense.

Cover first. Both corners are gone and the batter-runner still has to be accounted for.

Crash the line. Take anything down the third-base side and throw home without straightening up.

Cover second and stay alert — if the throw home gets away, the batter-runner is going to keep running.

Break in hard. If a throw home gets away, you are the reason it does not become two runs.

Come in toward second and stay ready for a wild scramble.

Sprint in behind first base for the throw that may come there instead.

Get behind the plate, in line with the throw, and stay in foul ground. If it gets past the catcher you are the reason the runner behind him does not score too.

Guard the plate, give the fielder a target, and make the call — "cut home" or "let it go" — loud enough for the cutoff man to hear.

Cover first — the batter-runner is rounding and will take second if you leave the bag empty.

Cover second base. That batter-runner is the tying or winning run later; do not give him a free base.

You are the cutoff on the throw home. Line up between the left fielder and the plate, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Cover third behind the runner in case he holds up or the play comes back to the bag.

Charge through the ball, field it on your throwing-hand side, and throw low through the cutoff man — never rainbow it home.

Sprint over and back up the left fielder. If he bobbles it, you are the reason it does not become a triple.

Drift in behind second base — every throw across the infield needs somebody behind it.

Get behind the plate. On a throw home from the outfield, you are the one who keeps a second run from scoring.

Guard the plate, give a big target, and make the loudest call on the field — "cut home" or "let it go." The cutoff man cannot read your mind.

You are the cutoff on a throw home from this side. Get out in a straight line between the center fielder and the plate, hands high, and be a target.

Cover first behind the cutoff man — the batter-runner will take second the second he sees the throw go home.

Cover third. If the runner holds up or the throw is cut, that is where the play goes next.

Cover second base. That batter-runner is the run that beats you two innings from now.

Break toward the ball and back up the center fielder. Two outfielders on every ball, always.

Charge through it, catch it moving toward the infield, and throw low through the cutoff. From center you have the straightest line home on the field.

Break over and back up the center fielder.

Get behind the plate. On a throw home from the outfield, you are the one who keeps a second run from scoring.

Guard the plate, give a big target, and make the loudest call on the field — "cut home" or "let it go." The cutoff man cannot read your mind.

You are the cutoff on a throw home from this side. Get out in a straight line between the right fielder and the plate, hands high, and be a target.

Cover first behind the cutoff man — the batter-runner will take second the second he sees the throw go home.

Cover third. If the runner holds up or the throw is cut, that is where the play goes next.

Cover second base. That batter-runner is the run that beats you two innings from now.

Break toward the ball and back up the play. Two outfielders on every ball, always.

Sprint over and back up the right fielder — you are 30 feet behind him on every ball to that gap.

Field it clean and throw low through the cutoff. Right field has the longest throw home, which is exactly why you never try to make it in the air.

Get off the mound toward third — if the throw sails, you keep the runner from taking the extra base.

Receive, step toward second, and throw a strike to the bag — quick feet beat a big arm here.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

With a right-handed hitter up, the bag is yours. Get there early, straddle it, and catch the ball before you look for the tag.

Hold your ground at third. Never leave that bag open on a steal of second.

Stay on your side to field a ball hit to the left side — but be ready to back up the bag if the throw goes wide.

Break in toward second on the throw — you are the backup on the left-field side.

Sprint straight in behind second base. Every catcher throw to second is yours to back up.

Move in behind first in case the catcher back-picks or the runner retreats.

Get off the mound toward the base being stolen and back it up. An overthrow here is a run.

Receive it clean, get your feet turned, and throw a strike to the bag. Quick feet beat a strong arm on every steal.

Hold first and stay ready for a back-pick if the runner is careless coming back.

Stay home and be ready to field. Somebody has to still cover the ground the covering man left.

Hold third — never leave it open on a steal of second.

With a lefty up, second base is yours. Beat the runner there and catch it first — the tag is the easy part.

Break in behind the bag. On a steal of third, you are the only backup that exists.

Sprint straight in behind second base. Every catcher throw to second is yours to back up.

Come in behind first in case the play swings back that way.

Get off the mound toward the base being stolen and back it up. An overthrow here is a run.

Receive it clean, get your feet turned, and throw a strike to the bag. Quick feet beat a strong arm on every steal.

Hold first and stay ready for a back-pick if the runner is careless coming back.

Stay home and be ready to field. Somebody has to still cover the ground the covering man left.

Get to third the instant the runner breaks, straddle the bag, and apply a low tag as you catch it.

Stay on your side and cover the ground the third baseman left when he took the bag.

Break in behind the bag. On a steal of third, you are the only backup that exists.

Sprint straight in behind second base. Every catcher throw to second is yours to back up.

Come in behind first in case the play swings back that way.

Get out of the way. Your only job is to clear the area and point at the ball — never fight an infielder for a pop-up.

Rip the mask off, find it, and clear out once an infielder calls it. You take it only if nobody does.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

You and the shortstop have priority over the pitcher and catcher. Call it early and loud, or listen for the shortstop.

Drift toward the ball and back up the shortstop — then get back to your bag once it is caught.

You have priority on anything you can reach. Call it three times, camp under it, and catch it above your eyes.

Come in hard. If the infielders lose it in the sun, you are the one who saves it.

Charge in behind the middle infielders — an outfielder coming in has the easiest play on a shallow ball.

Break in behind the second baseman and be ready to take charge if he waves off.

Clear out and point at the ball. Your only job on a pop-up is to not be in the way.

Mask off, find it, and be the voice — call the fielder off the fence or the dugout. He cannot look up and look around at the same time.

It is yours. Turn your back to the infield, find it over your shoulder, and catch it moving toward the fence — that is the easier direction.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Get back to third.

Cover second base.

Break in toward the line. Foul pop-ups get dropped, and a dropped one with a runner on is a live ball.

Come in behind the infield and stay alert.

Break in toward the line and back up the play.

Clear out and point at the ball. Your only job on a pop-up is to not be in the way.

Mask off, find it, and be the voice — call the fielder off the fence or the dugout. He cannot look up and look around at the same time.

Get back to first and let the third baseman have it.

Cover second and stay out of it.

It is yours. Get under it early and catch it moving toward the line — and listen for the catcher on the dugout.

Trail the third baseman toward the line and talk him through it — he is looking up, not around.

Break in toward the line. Foul pop-ups get dropped, and a dropped one with a runner on is a live ball.

Come in behind the infield and stay alert.

Break in toward the line and back up the play.

The second the catcher leaves the plate, it is yours — sprint in and stand on it. A rundown with nobody at home is how a run scores on a play you already had won.

Run him hard back toward third. Ball up, no fakes, and make one firm throw before he reaches the bag.

Cover first and stay alert — a rundown is exactly when a batter-runner sneaks into second.

Cover second in case the runner slips past and the play swings back around the diamond.

Hold the bag and give a target. Take the throw and apply the tag as the runner arrives.

Slide in behind third base as the second man on that end. Rundowns need a body behind each bag.

Sprint in behind third. If a throw gets away over there, you keep the run from scoring.

Move in toward second and stay ready — rundowns turn into chaos, and chaos needs backup.

Break in behind first base and stay in the play until it is completely over.

Fill in behind one end of the rundown. Rundowns fall apart when a base ends up empty — you are the spare body.

Stay home and protect the plate. Never leave it during a rundown; that is exactly when a second runner breaks.

Hold the bag and give a target. Take the throw and apply the tag as the runner comes back to you.

Take the ball and run at him hard toward first. Ball up, no pump fakes, one throw when he commits.

Hold third and give a target if the play comes back.

Slide in behind the rundown as the extra man.

Break in behind the play. If a rundown throw sails, you are the difference between one base and a run.

Sprint in behind second base. Rundowns produce more bad throws than any other play in youth baseball.

Come in behind first base and stay in it until the ball is dead.

Fill in behind one end of the rundown. Rundowns fall apart when a base ends up empty — you are the spare body.

Stay home and protect the plate. Never leave it during a rundown; that is exactly when a second runner breaks.

Cover first and stay alert for a trailing runner.

Cover second and be ready to receive.

Take the ball and sprint him back toward second. Run him, do not dance with him — one firm throw ends it.

Get to second and give a target. Catch it and tag — the runner is coming right back at you.

Break in behind the play. If a rundown throw sails, you are the difference between one base and a run.

Sprint in behind second base. Rundowns produce more bad throws than any other play in youth baseball.

Come in behind first base and stay in it until the ball is dead.

Stay in front of the mound as an outlet. If your catcher wants to hand it off or snap one to third, you are the middle man — but nobody is throwing to second here.

Catch it, come up ready, and look the runner on third all the way back. Then hold the ball. Throwing to second is exactly what the offense wants — a base is cheap, a run is not.

Cover first in case the runner stops halfway and tries to get back.

Cover second and give a target — but expect no throw. Your job is to be there if the catcher sees something free.

Stay on your bag with a target up. The runner at third is the entire reason this play exists — he is your responsibility.

Back up second behind the second baseman and keep your eyes on the runner at third, not the one sliding in.

Break in behind third. If anything is thrown over there, you are what stops a run.

Move in behind second base in case a throw does go through.

Come in behind first in case the runner breaks back that way.

Cut toward the plate side and back up your catcher. This play can come home in a hurry.

Look him back first. If you throw, aim for the cut man in front of the bag — never all the way to second, because that throw cannot be brought back.

Hold first, then drift toward the plate side to help if the runner on third goes.

Cover second behind the cut. If the cut man lets it through, the tag is yours.

Stay on your bag. Chase nothing; your runner is the whole game right now.

You are the cut man. Break in front of the bag, catch it, and read third immediately — throw home if he broke, turn and tag if he did not.

Break in behind third in case the play swings back across the diamond.

Sprint in behind second — if the cut is missed, the ball is coming your way.

Come in behind first in case the catcher back-picks the runner returning.

Get behind third base. That is where this play is heading and where an overthrow would hurt most.

Guard the plate and run the whole play with your voice. You can see everything; nobody else can.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Get to second and stand on it. The batter-runner is coming there, and an empty bag hands him the base — take the throw if the relay comes back your way.

Get to third and stay there. On a ball in the gap the runner is coming, and an empty bag is a free base.

You are the lead relay. Sprint out, get in a straight line between the left fielder and third, wave your arms, and be a loud target. Catch it, turn glove side, and throw.

This ball is yours — take the straightest line to it, get there under control, and come up throwing to the relay man. Do not drift; a gap ball punishes slow feet.

Sprint to back up the left fielder — get behind him, not beside him. If it skips past, you are the only thing between that ball and the fence.

Stay deep and get behind second, in line with the throw. If the relay sails past the bag you are the only thing between it and the fence.

Get behind the plate. On a double with a runner scoring, the throw is coming home and somebody has to be behind it.

Guard the plate and run the whole play with your voice. You can see everything; nobody else can.

Cover first until the runner rounds it, then trail him toward second. The bag cannot be empty when the throw arrives, and he cannot be alone once he leaves it.

Get to second and stand on it. The batter-runner is coming there, and an empty bag hands him the base — take the throw if the relay comes back your way.

Get to third and stay there. On a ball in the gap the runner is coming, and an empty bag is a free base.

You are the lead relay. Sprint out, get in a straight line between the center fielder and the plate, wave your arms, and be a loud target. Catch it, turn glove side, and throw.

This ball is yours — take the straightest line to it, get there under control, and come up throwing to the relay man. Do not drift; a gap ball punishes slow feet.

Sprint to back up the left fielder — get behind him, not beside him. If it skips past, you are the only thing between that ball and the fence.

Stay deep and get behind second, in line with the throw. If the relay sails past the bag you are the only thing between it and the fence.

Get behind third base. That is where this play is heading and where an overthrow would hurt most.

Guard the plate and run the whole play with your voice. You can see everything; nobody else can.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Get to second and stand on it. The batter-runner is coming there, and an empty bag hands him the base — take the throw if the relay comes back your way.

Get to third and stay there. On a ball in the gap the runner is coming, and an empty bag is a free base.

You are the lead relay. Sprint out, get in a straight line between the center fielder and third, wave your arms, and be a loud target. Catch it, turn glove side, and throw.

Sprint to back up the center fielder — get behind him, not beside him. If it skips past, you are the only thing between that ball and the fence.

This ball is yours — take the straightest line to it, get there under control, and come up throwing to the relay man. Do not drift; a gap ball punishes slow feet.

Break in toward the infield and back up the relay. Nobody in the outfield stands still on a ball in the gap.

Get behind the plate. On a double with a runner scoring, the throw is coming home and somebody has to be behind it.

Guard the plate and run the whole play with your voice. You can see everything; nobody else can.

Cover first until the runner rounds it, then trail him toward second. The bag cannot be empty when the throw arrives, and he cannot be alone once he leaves it.

Get to second and stand on it. The batter-runner is coming there, and an empty bag hands him the base — take the throw if the relay comes back your way.

Get to third and stay there. On a ball in the gap the runner is coming, and an empty bag is a free base.

You are the lead relay. Sprint out, get in a straight line between the center fielder and the plate, wave your arms, and be a loud target. Catch it, turn glove side, and throw.

Sprint to back up the center fielder — get behind him, not beside him. If it skips past, you are the only thing between that ball and the fence.

This ball is yours — take the straightest line to it, get there under control, and come up throwing to the relay man. Do not drift; a gap ball punishes slow feet.

Stay deep and get behind second, in line with the throw. If the relay sails past the bag you are the only thing between it and the fence.

Get into foul ground between third and home. From there you can back up whichever base the throw goes to instead of guessing wrong and reaching neither.

Guard the plate and run the whole play with your voice. You can see everything; nobody else can.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

You are the lead relay. Sprint out, get in a straight line between the center fielder and third, wave your arms, and be a loud target. Catch it, turn glove side, and throw.

Get to third and stay there. On a ball in the gap the runner is coming, and an empty bag is a free base.

Get to second and stand on it. The batter-runner is coming there, and an empty bag hands him the base — take the throw if the relay comes back your way.

Break across and get behind third. On a ball in the right-center gap you are the only one who can reach that bag in time to keep an overthrow from costing a base.

This ball is yours — take the straightest line to it, get there under control, and come up throwing to the relay man. Do not drift; a gap ball punishes slow feet.

Sprint to back up the center fielder — get behind him, not beside him. If it skips past, you are the only thing between that ball and the fence.

Get behind the plate. On a double with a runner scoring, the throw is coming home and somebody has to be behind it.

Guard the plate and run the whole play with your voice. You can see everything; nobody else can.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

You are the lead relay. Sprint out, get in a straight line between the center fielder and the plate, wave your arms, and be a loud target. Catch it, turn glove side, and throw.

Get to third and stay there. On a ball in the gap the runner is coming, and an empty bag is a free base.

Get to second and stand on it. The batter-runner is coming there, and an empty bag hands him the base — take the throw if the relay comes back your way.

Break across and get behind third. On a ball in the right-center gap you are the only one who can reach that bag in time to keep an overthrow from costing a base.

This ball is yours — take the straightest line to it, get there under control, and come up throwing to the relay man. Do not drift; a gap ball punishes slow feet.

Sprint to back up the center fielder — get behind him, not beside him. If it skips past, you are the only thing between that ball and the fence.

Get into foul ground between third and home. From there you can back up whichever base the throw goes to instead of guessing wrong and reaching neither.

Guard the plate and run the whole play with your voice. You can see everything; nobody else can.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

You are the lead relay. Sprint out, get in a straight line between the right fielder and third, wave your arms, and be a loud target. Catch it, turn glove side, and throw.

Get to third and stay there. On a ball in the gap the runner is coming, and an empty bag is a free base.

Get to second and stand on it. The batter-runner is coming there, and an empty bag hands him the base — take the throw if the relay comes back your way.

Get over behind third and stay deep. On a ball in the right-field corner the throw comes all the way across the diamond, and if it gets past third nobody else is close.

Sprint to back up the right fielder — get behind him, not beside him. If it skips past, you are the only thing between that ball and the fence.

This ball is yours — take the straightest line to it, get there under control, and come up throwing to the relay man. Do not drift; a gap ball punishes slow feet.

Get behind the plate. On a double with a runner scoring, the throw is coming home and somebody has to be behind it.

Guard the plate and run the whole play with your voice. You can see everything; nobody else can.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

You are the lead relay. Sprint out, get in a straight line between the right fielder and the plate, wave your arms, and be a loud target. Catch it, turn glove side, and throw.

Get to third and stay there. On a ball in the gap the runner is coming, and an empty bag is a free base.

Get to second and stand on it. The batter-runner is coming there, and an empty bag hands him the base — take the throw if the relay comes back your way.

Get over behind third and stay deep. On a ball in the right-field corner the throw comes all the way across the diamond, and if it gets past third nobody else is close.

Sprint to back up the right fielder — get behind him, not beside him. If it skips past, you are the only thing between that ball and the fence.

This ball is yours — take the straightest line to it, get there under control, and come up throwing to the relay man. Do not drift; a gap ball punishes slow feet.

Get to a spot between the mound and the plate and read it. If the runner breaks for home, you are the backup plan.

Stay home and guard the plate. Tell the fielder what you see — "he is going" or "he is holding" — before he ever picks up his head.

Get to the bag and give a target. The out at first is the whole point of this play.

Cover second in case the throw pulls somebody off and the batter-runner tries to keep going.

Get back to third the moment the ball goes past you. If the runner retreats, that bag needs a body on it.

Field it, come up, and look the runner back at third first. Then throw to first. Do not rush your feet — you have time you do not think you have.

Come in behind the shortstop. On a ball hit right at somebody, the backup is the only thing that matters if it kicks.

Break in behind second base and stay alert — this play can turn into a rundown in a heartbeat.

Sprint in behind first. The throw is coming your way and rushed infielders sail throws.

Back up the plate. With the bases loaded, a throw that gets past the catcher can score two, not one.

Keep your foot on the plate for the force, catch it clean, then step to the inside of the line and throw to first. Force first, tag never.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Cover second. If the ball is hit to your side, the force there is your play instead.

Hold third for the force. Every base is a force with the bases loaded, so nobody needs to tag anybody.

Field it and check your feet — with the infield in, the throw home is short and easy. Give the catcher something chest high he can handle.

Come in behind the shortstop. With everybody running, a booted ball costs runs immediately.

Break in behind second and be loud — you can see the whole infield from behind them.

Sprint in behind first for the second half of the double play.

Back up the plate. Loaded bases means a ball off the catcher scores two, not one.

Foot on the plate for the force. Catch it clean, then step to the inside of the line and look to first. Force at home, never a tag.

Cover first for the return throw. The second out is what turns a big inning into a manageable one.

Cover second. Every base is a force here, so all you need is the bag and the ball.

Hold third for the force. Do not chase, do not drift.

Field it with the infield in and look home first — the force at the plate is the out that matters. Give the catcher something chest high; he has a lot going on.

Come in behind the left side. With the bases loaded, a ball through the infield scores two.

Sprint in behind second base and talk — you can see the whole infield from back there.

Get behind first base for the throw that finishes the double play.

Back up the plate. Loaded bases means a ball off the catcher scores two, not one.

Foot on the plate for the force. Catch it clean, then step to the inside of the line and look to first. Force at home, never a tag.

Cover first for the return throw. The second out is what turns a big inning into a manageable one.

Field it with the infield in and look home first — the force at the plate is the out that matters. Give the catcher something chest high; he has a lot going on.

Hold third for the force. Do not chase, do not drift.

Cover second with the second baseman — whoever is not fielding takes the bag.

Come in behind the left side. With the bases loaded, a ball through the infield scores two.

Sprint in behind second base and talk — you can see the whole infield from back there.

Get behind first base for the throw that finishes the double play.

Back up the plate. Loaded bases means a ball off the catcher scores two, not one.

Foot on the plate for the force. Catch it clean, then step to the inside of the line and look to first. Force at home, never a tag.

Cover first for the return throw. The second out is what turns a big inning into a manageable one.

Cover second. Every base is a force here, so all you need is the bag and the ball.

Field it with the infield in and look home first — the force at the plate is the out that matters. Give the catcher something chest high; he has a lot going on.

Cover second with the second baseman — whoever is not fielding takes the bag.

Come in behind the left side. With the bases loaded, a ball through the infield scores two.

Sprint in behind second base and talk — you can see the whole infield from back there.

Get behind first base for the throw that finishes the double play.

Back up the plate. Loaded bases means a ball off the catcher scores two, not one.

Foot on the plate for the force. Catch it clean, then step to the inside of the line and look to first. Force at home, never a tag.

Field it with the infield in and look home first — the force at the plate is the out that matters. Give the catcher something chest high; he has a lot going on.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Hold third for the force. Do not chase, do not drift.

Cover second with the second baseman — whoever is not fielding takes the bag.

Come in behind the left side. With the bases loaded, a ball through the infield scores two.

Sprint in behind second base and talk — you can see the whole infield from back there.

Get behind first base for the throw that finishes the double play.

Sprint to the plate the instant the ball hits the dirt. Straddle the front edge, give the catcher a target, and hold on. This is your out to make.

Rip the mask off, find the ball, and get to it under control. Then flip it firmly to the pitcher — the throw is short, so do not fire it.

Cover first and stay there. Wild pitches make everybody run around; somebody has to hold the bases.

Cover second base. If the runner from third gets caught in between, this becomes a rundown fast.

Get to third and give a target in case the runner retreats instead of committing.

Cover third. If the runner reads it late and dives back, you need to be standing on that bag with the ball coming.

Break in toward third. If a throw goes wild during the scramble, you are the safety net.

Move in behind second and stay ready — scrambles turn into throws in every direction.

Come in behind first base and stay in the play until the ball is dead.

Come off the mound toward the first-base line and back up the throw. This throw is rushed more often than any other.

Find the ball, then move to the inside of the baseline before you throw — a throw that hits the runner in the back is a free base.

Get to the bag fast and give a clear target. The catcher is throwing on the run and needs something obvious to aim at.

Cover second in case the throw gets away and the batter-runner keeps going.

Hold third. It is empty, and an empty base is exactly where a hustling runner ends up.

Cover second with the second baseman and be ready for a play there if the ball gets loose.

Move in — you are far from this play, but if it goes wrong it goes very wrong.

Break in behind second base in case the throw sails into the outfield.

Sprint in behind first base. This is the single most overthrown play in youth baseball.

Come set, hold long enough to make him relax, then make a quick accurate throw knee high to the bag side. Speed of feet beats speed of arm.

Watch the lead and call it — you can see how far he is off better than anyone. If he leans, tell your pitcher.

Hold the runner on, take the throw, and apply a quick tag straight down at the corner of the bag. Catch it first, always.

Cover second — if the runner breaks the other way instead of diving back, that is where the play goes.

Stay at third. Never leave that bag unattended during a pickoff, no matter how exciting it looks.

Cheat toward second and be ready for a rundown. Pickoffs turn into pickles more often than they turn into easy outs.

Take a few steps in and stay awake — you are one bad throw from being in this play.

Move in behind second base in case this becomes a rundown.

Break in behind first base on every pickoff throw. If it gets past, you keep the runner out of scoring position.

Come set, hold it, then spin and throw knee high to the bag side on the agreed count. This play lives or dies on you and the covering man counting the same number.

You can see the lead better than anyone. Call it, then back up the plate in case the throw gets away.

Cover first and stay ready — every pickoff can turn into a rundown somewhere else.

Break toward second behind the shortstop as the second man — rundowns need two bodies at every base.

Hold third and give a target.

Break behind the runner on the agreed count, catch it first, and tag straight down. Do not get there early or he will see you.

Break in behind third. On a pickoff throw that gets away over there, a run scores.

Sprint in behind second base on every pickoff throw to the bag.

Come in behind first base and stay awake — the play can swing all the way around.

Come set, hold it, then spin and throw knee high to the bag side on the agreed count. This play lives or dies on you and the covering man counting the same number.

You can see the lead better than anyone. Call it, then back up the plate in case the throw gets away.

Cover first and stay ready — every pickoff can turn into a rundown somewhere else.

Break toward second behind the shortstop as the second man — rundowns need two bodies at every base.

Slide behind him quietly and take the throw with a quick low tag. Sell it — look uninterested until the last second.

Cover second in case he breaks that way instead of back.

Break in behind third. On a pickoff throw that gets away over there, a run scores.

Sprint in behind second base on every pickoff throw to the bag.

Come in behind first base and stay awake — the play can swing all the way around.

Get to the plate and protect it. On a ball in the dirt or a wild throw, you are the last man home.

Trail the batter-runner up the line and back up the throw to first. If it gets past the first baseman, you are why it costs one base instead of two.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag.

Charge anything soft, knock down anything hard, and throw to first. At the hot corner, keeping it in front is half the job.

Get behind third base. A body behind the play turns an overthrow into nothing.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Break off the mound toward the third-base side, but do not chase the bag — you will not beat the shortstop there and you would only be in his way. Stay in the middle of the diamond where you can still run down anything that gets loose.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Charge anything soft, knock down anything hard, and throw to second. At the hot corner, keeping it in front is half the job.

Cover third. The moment the third baseman goes to the ball that bag is empty, and you are the only one close enough to get there in time.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Break off the mound toward the third-base side, but do not chase the bag — you will not beat the shortstop there and you would only be in his way. Stay in the middle of the diamond where you can still run down anything that gets loose.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Charge anything soft, knock down anything hard, and throw to first. At the hot corner, keeping it in front is half the job.

Cover third. The moment the third baseman goes to the ball that bag is empty, and you are the only one close enough to get there in time.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Break off the mound toward the third-base side, but do not chase the bag — you will not beat the shortstop there and you would only be in his way. Stay in the middle of the diamond where you can still run down anything that gets loose.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Field it and step on the bag yourself — the force is right there. Then look to first and take the second out only if it is clean.

Cover third. The moment the third baseman goes to the ball that bag is empty, and you are the only one close enough to get there in time.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Every throw to first is yours to chase if it gets away.

Cover third. When the third baseman goes to the ball, somebody has to be standing on that bag.

Trail the batter-runner up the line and back up the throw to first. If it gets past the first baseman, you are why it costs one base instead of two.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag.

Back up the shortstop — that is your man on this ball. Do not run across the diamond; the play is right beside you.

Field it moving through the ball, line your feet up, and deliver a firm throw to first. Never field flat-footed on your heels.

Break in and back up the shortstop. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Cover third. When the third baseman goes to the ball, somebody has to be standing on that bag.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Back up the shortstop — that is your man on this ball. Do not run across the diamond; the play is right beside you.

Field it moving through the ball, line your feet up, and deliver a firm throw to first. Never field flat-footed on your heels.

Break in and back up the shortstop. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up third base. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Field it moving through the ball, line your feet up, and deliver a firm throw to second. Never field flat-footed on your heels.

Break in and back up the shortstop. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind second base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get to the plate and protect it. On a ball in the dirt or a wild throw, you are the last man home.

Trail the batter-runner up the line and back up the throw to first. If it gets past the first baseman, you are why it costs one base instead of two.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Field it out in front where you can see the hop, take a shuffle step, and throw firm to first.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second.

Break in and back up the shortstop. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound toward the first-base side, but do not chase the bag — you cannot beat an infield throw there and you will only arrive in the way. Right field has that backup. Stay in the middle where you can still reach a ball that gets loose.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Field it and step on the bag yourself — the force is right there. Then look to first and take the second out only if it is clean.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up the shortstop. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Every throw to first is yours to chase if it gets away.

Get off the mound toward the first-base side, but do not chase the bag — you cannot beat an infield throw there and you will only arrive in the way. Right field has that backup. Stay in the middle where you can still reach a ball that gets loose.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Field it out in front where you can see the hop, take a shuffle step, and throw firm to first.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up third base. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Field it and step on the bag yourself — the force is right there. Then look to first and take the second out only if it is clean.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Every throw to first is yours to chase if it gets away.

Break for first the moment the ball goes to the right side. Find the bag with your foot, catch it first, then locate the base.

Trail the batter-runner up the line and back up the throw to first. If it gets past the first baseman, you are why it costs one base instead of two.

Field it and step on the bag yourself — the force is right there. Then look to first and take the second out only if it is clean.

Hold the middle and come in a step. The pitcher has first and the shortstop has second, so your job is to be the nearest man to anything that gets loose — not to leave the infield to do it.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second.

Break in and back up the shortstop. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Break for first the moment the ball goes to the right side. Find the bag with your foot, catch it first, then locate the base.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Field it, then decide fast — if the play pulls you off the bag, throw to second; if you can beat the runner there yourself, take it on your own.

Slide in behind first base and keep a loose ball from rolling free.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up the shortstop. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Break for first the moment the ball goes to the right side. Find the bag with your foot, catch it first, then locate the base.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Field it and step on the bag yourself — the force is right there. Then look to first and take the second out only if it is clean.

Hold the middle and come in a step. The pitcher has first and the shortstop has second, so your job is to be the nearest man to anything that gets loose — not to leave the infield to do it.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Break for first the moment the ball goes to the right side. Find the bag with your foot, catch it first, then locate the base.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Field it, then decide fast — if the play pulls you off the bag, throw to second; if you can beat the runner there yourself, take it on your own.

Hold the middle and come in a step. The pitcher has first and the shortstop has second, so your job is to be the nearest man to anything that gets loose — not to leave the infield to do it.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Field it off the mound, take a breath, and make a controlled throw to first. Rushing a comebacker is how it turns into extra bases.

Trail the batter-runner up the line and back up the throw to first. If it gets past the first baseman, you are why it costs one base instead of two.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Slide in behind the pitcher and keep a loose ball from rolling free.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second.

Break in and back up the shortstop. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Field it off the mound, take a breath, and make a controlled throw to second. Rushing a comebacker is how it turns into extra bases.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Slide in behind the pitcher and keep a loose ball from rolling free.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Field it off the mound, take a breath, and make a controlled throw to first. Rushing a comebacker is how it turns into extra bases.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Slide in behind the pitcher and keep a loose ball from rolling free.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Field it off the mound, take a breath, and make a controlled throw to second. Rushing a comebacker is how it turns into extra bases.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Get to the bag, square up, and give a big chest-high target. Stretch only after you see where the throw is going. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Slide in behind the pitcher and keep a loose ball from rolling free.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up second base. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind first base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up the middle of the infield. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Trail the batter-runner up the line and back up the throw to first. If it gets past the first baseman, you are why it costs one base instead of two.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Cover second. The shortstop is the cutoff on this throw, so the bag is yours — get there early and give him a target.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours.

You are the cutoff on the throw to second. Line up between the left fielder and the bag, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Get behind the ball so you are moving toward the infield when you catch it, then crow-hop and throw low to second — a throw that skips once beats a rainbow every time.

Sprint in and back up the left fielder. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind the infield. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up the throw across the diamond. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

You are the cutoff on the throw to third. Line up between the left fielder and the bag, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Get behind the ball so you are moving toward the infield when you catch it, then crow-hop and throw low to third — a throw that skips once beats a rainbow every time.

Sprint in and back up the left fielder. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind second base. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up first base. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

You are the cutoff on the throw home. Line up between the left fielder and the plate, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Slide over and cover third. If the third baseman charged, the lead runner will take that empty bag every time.

Get behind the ball so you are moving toward the infield when you catch it, then crow-hop and throw low to the plate — a throw that skips once beats a rainbow every time.

Sprint in and back up the left fielder. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind the infield. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up the throw across the diamond. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Cover second. With the cutoff man lined up for the plate, the middle of the infield is yours — be on the bag before the runner is.

You are the cutoff on the throw home. Line up between the left fielder and the plate, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Cover third. The third baseman is the cutoff man on this throw, so that bag is yours — get there early and give a target.

Get behind the ball so you are moving toward the infield when you catch it, then crow-hop and throw low to the plate — a throw that skips once beats a rainbow every time.

Sprint in and back up the left fielder. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Get behind the infield. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up the middle of the infield. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Trail the batter-runner up the line and back up the throw to first. If it gets past the first baseman, you are why it costs one base instead of two.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Cover second. The shortstop is the cutoff on this throw, so the bag is yours — get there early and give him a target.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours.

You are the cutoff on the throw to second. Line up between the center fielder and the bag, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Break in and back up the center fielder. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Call it early and loud, catch it moving forward, and come up throwing to second. You have the best angle on the field from out here.

Get behind the center fielder. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up the throw across the diamond. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

You are the cutoff on the throw to third. Line up between the center fielder and the bag, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Break in and back up the center fielder. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Call it early and loud, catch it moving forward, and come up throwing to third. You have the best angle on the field from out here.

Get behind the center fielder. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up the plate. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

You are the cutoff on the throw home. Line up between the center fielder and the plate, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Cover first — the first baseman went after the ball, so that bag is yours and nobody else is close.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up the center fielder. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Call it early and loud, catch it moving forward, and come up throwing to the plate. You have the best angle on the field from out here.

Get behind the center fielder. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up the throw across the diamond. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

You are the cutoff on the throw home. Line up between the center fielder and the plate, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Cover first. The first baseman is the cutoff on this throw, so somebody has to have his bag — that is you.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second. With the cutoff man lined up for the plate, the middle of the infield is yours — be on the bag before the runner is.

Break in and back up the center fielder. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Call it early and loud, catch it moving forward, and come up throwing to the plate. You have the best angle on the field from out here.

Get behind the center fielder. Rushed infield throws sail, and you are the one who chases them down.

Get off the mound and back up the shortstop. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Trail the batter-runner up the line and back up the throw to first. If it gets past the first baseman, you are why it costs one base instead of two.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

You are the cutoff on the throw to second. Line up between the right fielder and the bag, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second.

Break in and back up the shortstop. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up the right fielder. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Catch it with your momentum going toward the infield and throw through to second. The long throw from right is the one runners test.

Get off the mound and back up the throw across the diamond. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

Cover first — the throw is coming there and the bag cannot be empty when it arrives.

Beat the runner to the bag, straddle it, and catch the ball before you think about the tag. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

You are the cutoff on the throw to third. Line up between the right fielder and the bag, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up the right fielder. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Catch it with your momentum going toward the infield and throw through to third. The long throw from right is the one runners test.

Get off the mound and back up the plate. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

You are the cutoff on the throw home. Line up between the right fielder and the plate, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Cover first — the first baseman went after the ball, so that bag is yours and nobody else is close.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second and get there early. Catch it clean first; the tag comes second. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up the right fielder. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Catch it with your momentum going toward the infield and throw through to the plate. The long throw from right is the one runners test.

Get off the mound and back up the throw across the diamond. Every pitcher's second job starts the second the ball is hit.

Guard the plate, give a clear target, and call the play out loud — you are the only one who can see all nine.

You are the cutoff on the throw home. Line up between the right fielder and the plate, hands up, and be a loud target — cut it or let it through, but never guess.

Cover first. The first baseman is the cutoff on this throw, so somebody has to have his bag — that is you.

Hold third and give a target. Do not drift off the bag chasing a ball that is not yours. The runner is forced, so you only need the bag — no tag needed.

Cover second. With the cutoff man lined up for the plate, the middle of the infield is yours — be on the bag before the runner is.

Break in and back up third base. Outfielders who jog on ground balls are how singles become doubles.

Sprint in and back up the right fielder. You cover more ground than anybody — use it.

Catch it with your momentum going toward the infield and throw through to the plate. The long throw from right is the one runners test.

Get behind the plate. On a tag-up throw home, if it gets past the catcher the next runner scores too.

Set up at the plate, give the outfielder a target, and make the call on the cutoff — "cut home" or "let it go." Block the plate legally and hold on.

Cover first — the batter is not a runner on a caught fly, but a missed catch changes everything.

Cover second base and watch for a trailing runner trying to advance while the throw goes home.

You are the cutoff on a throw home from left. Line up, hands up, and be loud — then get back to your bag if the catcher lets it through.

Cover second with the second baseman and be ready to take a cut throw if the play at the plate is dead.

Get behind the ball so you catch it moving toward the infield with your momentum going home. Catch it above your throwing shoulder, crow-hop, and throw low through the cutoff — a one-hop strike beats a rainbow every time.

Break toward the ball and back up the left fielder. A dropped fly with a runner tagging is a disaster you can prevent by being 30 feet behind him.

Break toward the ball and back up the left fielder. A dropped fly with a runner tagging is a disaster you can prevent by being 30 feet behind him.

Get behind the plate. On a tag-up throw home, if it gets past the catcher the next runner scores too.

Set up at the plate, give the outfielder a target, and make the call on the cutoff — "cut home" or "let it go." Block the plate legally and hold on.

You are the cutoff. Get out in front of the mound in a straight line between the center fielder and the plate, hands high, and listen for the catcher.

Cover second base and watch for a trailing runner trying to advance while the throw goes home.

Cover third. If the runner fakes the tag and stays, he is still yours.

Cover second with the second baseman and be ready to take a cut throw if the play at the plate is dead.

Break toward the ball and back up the center fielder. A dropped fly with a runner tagging is a disaster you can prevent by being 30 feet behind him.

Get behind the ball so you catch it moving toward the infield with your momentum going home. Catch it above your throwing shoulder, crow-hop, and throw low through the cutoff — a one-hop strike beats a rainbow every time.

Break toward the ball and back up the center fielder. A dropped fly with a runner tagging is a disaster you can prevent by being 30 feet behind him.