UP TO BAT
What are you looking for before the pitch is thrown?
Pitch type, location, and defensive positioning
What is the #1 priority after fielding the ball?
Secure it cleanly first
How many force outs are available?
All bases are force outs
Ball hit to outfield with runner on base. What’s your first thought?
Stop the ball and get it in quickly
What should you be doing when you’re not in the game? What should you NOT be doing?
Watching, learning, and supporting teammates.
NOT TALKING/ ON THE PHONE!
You have 2 strikes. What changes?
Protect the plate, shorten swing, just make contact
Ground ball to you with a runner on first. What’s the play?
Throw to second for force out (or safest out)
Ball hit to shortstop. What’s the easiest out?
Step on 2nd OR go home (depending on situation)
Where should the throw usually go first?
Cutoff or lead runner
Why is paying attention important?
You stay ready and know situations before going in
Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs. What’s your job?
Put the ball in play (grounder or sac fly to score runner)
Ball hit to you in the infield. What should you be thinking immediately?
Where is the play? (know where to throw BEFORE catching)
You’re on defense—what should EVERY player know before the pitch?
Where the play is (home, 2nd, or double play)
Runner on first, ball hit deep. What is the goal?
: Prevent extra bases (hold them to one or two bases)
Teammate messes up. What’s your response?
Encourage, don’t tear them down
Pitch is outside. What should you do?
Let it go (don’t chase bad pitches)
You bobble the ball. What should you NOT do?
Panic—recover quickly and make the smart play
Pop fly in the infield. What’s the call?
“Ball, ball, ball!” and secure the out (infield fly awareness if applicable)
You’re the cutoff. What’s your job?
Line up the throw and redirect it quickly
Coach gives a sign. What should you do?
Pay attention and execute it correctly
You hit a ground ball. What’s your FIRST move out the box?
Sprint through first base hard
Bases loaded, ground ball to you. What’s the safest play?
Step on the base for the force out (usually home or closest base)
Ball hit to pitcher. What’s usually the smartest play?
1. Runner on 3rd base.
2. Bases Loaded.
3. No runners on.
1. Go 1 force out, 1 takes it from there.
2. Go home for the force out.
3. Go 1 force out.
Ball hit to right field with runner on 3rd. What matters most?
Quick throw home to stop the run
What’s the biggest mistake players make in the dugout?
Not paying attention / being mentally out of the game/ sitting down on the bench being unsupportive as if they do NOT play.