Fielding
There are runners on 1st and 3rd
Deep catchable fly ball gets hit to right field.
Where should the right fielder throw the ball?
2nd base
The runner on 1st base will return back to first and the runner on 3rd will most likely have enough time to get home.
It is best to hold the runner on 1st by throwing the ball to 2nd base, not letting her advance.
Explain how to do a correct fake bunt?
Square up you body like a regular bunt. Then pull back slowly at the catchers eye level, right before the ball comes across the plate.
Runner on 1st base.Fly ball gets hit deep to right field.
What should the runner on 1st base do?
Go a little less than half way and freeze. If ball is caught, return to 1st and if it is dropped continue on to 2nd.
1.The batter is standing way back in the batter's box.
What is a good ball to throw?
2. If the batter is standing at the front of the box.
What pitch would be good to throw?
1. Rise or drop ball
The batter is likely to swing over or under these balls
2. High inside fastball
The batter may not be able to catch up to the pitch.
A teammate asks you to slow down during conditioning, so they don't look bad.
What do you do?
Say NO and encourage them to push harder.
"Come on you can do it, Keep working, You're doing great let's push ourselves".
"Everyone wants to be apart of the "BIG EVENT" but not everyone wants to be apart of the process that gets you there"
One out, bases are loaded, and the score is tied in the bottom of the 7th inning
Where should the infield play?
Where should the outfield play?
Infield should scoot forward, so they are in a position to throw home after fielding the ball.
Outfield needs to scoot way up, so they can make the throw home after the girls tags up.
*If a ball gets hit deep into the outfield (over your head) it doesn't matter. Even if you caught it you wouldn't be able to make the throw to home in time anyway and the game would be over.
Dropped 3rd strike with 1 out and runner on 1st.
What should the batter do?
What should the runner on 1st base do?
Batter should run to 1st base, even though it is occupied.The batter will be called out, however, this may confuse the catcher.
Runner on 1st has two options.
1. She could take a lead and return to the base. The 1st baseman would need to tag her.
2. Steal 2nd (listen to the 1st base coach)
*The batter will automatically be out because 1st base was occupied before the pitch and there are less than 2 outs, however stealing 2nd will most likely confuse the catcher causing hesitation to throw to 2nd or she may even throw to 1st base not realizing that the batter is automatically out anyway.
Runners on 1st and 3rd base. No outs.
Short pop fly to center field that is caught
What should the runner on 1st do?
What should the runner on 3rd do?
Runner on 1st- Go a little less than half way. If center field throws it home, after catching it, then continue on to 2nd. If she throws it to 2nd base then return back to 1st.
Runner on 3rd- Tag up and listen to the base coach. She/He may or may not send you. It all depends on CF arm strength/score/outs.......
Batter is behind on the ball.
What pitch should you stay away from?
Change up
A teammate starts talking to you about another teammate or the coaches.
What do you do?
Negativity is contagious. Turn it into a positive and don't make it comfortable for this person to share or they will continue.
Concentrate on DOING YOUR JOB and what you can do to help the team
If you are an infielder not involved in a play what should you do?
Be at your base just in case there is a play there. Never stand around on the field in “no man’s land”.
Everyone has somewhere to be every play.
2 outs, runner on 1st base and dropped third strike.
What should the batter do?
What should the runner on 1st base do?
Batter should ALWAYS run to first base on dropped 3rd strike in all situations. With 2 outs (even if 1st base is occupied) the batter can advance if not tagged or thrown out.
Runner on 1st HAS to advance to 2nd base, so she can open up the base for her teammate.
There is nobody on first and you are on second.
The ball is hit on the ground to the right side or up the middle behind you after you take your lead.
What should you do?
Run to 3rd and listen to the base coach for instructions to slide or round the base.
1. Batter crowds the plate.
What is a good pitch to throw?
2. Batter is off the plate.
What is a good pitch to throw?
1. Curve/screw ball (she most likely likes the outside pitch or is just trying to intimidate the pitcher) This pitch should start out and travel in toward the batter.
2. Any pitch that paints the outside corner (curve, screw, change or fastball)
You are noticing upperclassmen using their age/grade to influence underclassmen in the wrong way.
What do you do?
DO NOT GIVE AWAY YOUR POWER of CHOICE!
Do what is right! If you know that it is destructive to the team say something.
Playing time, positions, consequences..... are decided by the COACHES not your teammates
Runners on 2nd and 3rd. Hard ground ball gets hit past the 2nd basemen and into right field.
Where (most likely) will the runners be when the right fielder fields the ball?
Where should you throw it?
Runner on 3rd (made it home) Runner on 2nd (rounding 3rd) Batter (ran through 1st and is waiting to see what you do with the ball)
Hit the cut off lined up for home. (1st baseman). 1st Baseman will listen to catcher as to what to do with ball.
We have a runner on 3rd base. You're up to bat and coach calls a bunt. You bunt right down the 1st baseline. Their 1st baseman fields the ball and is just standing there waiting for you.
What should you do?
STOP (stay in the baseline)
Let her run to tag you. This may give the girl on 3rd base enough time to run home.
If running between bases and the ball is hit in front of you (fielder in your way with ball)
What should you do?
Stop and make them come tag you or if you can go behind them run around them avoiding the tag.
Batter is under the pitch.
What pitching combination might the coach call?
Climb the ladder
Pitch a little higher each pitch
A teammate starts COACHING you or instructing you to do something that was not told to you by the coach.
1. delay steal, bunt, squeeze middle, bunt coverage calls......
What do you do?
Say "I'm listening to the coach".
Then ask the coach if that is what he/she wants you to do.
In a cutoff situation, what is the role of the player who is standing on the base that the ball is being thrown?
Line up the cut off for a direct throw, or call out "all the way, all the way"
What is your job as a hitter when you are on deck or even in the dugout?
1. Try and pick up tendencies of the pitcher. Does she always throw her change-up with two strikes. Does she elevate (throw ball up in the zone) with two strikes. The more information you go up to bat with the better chance you have to get a hit
2. Also watch what the ump is calling and not calling. Ex: calling rise ball high in zone
If a ball is hit in foul territory with one out.
You are a base runner, what should you do?
Always tag up and remain there until the ball hits the fielders glove.
If it is caught, you can still advance to the next base. Usually fielders are celebrating or not paying attention, so stay alert!
Listen to the base coach.
The count is 2-0.
What pitch might you want to throw?
*favorite/most consistent pitch
*need to get up in the count and avoid any free bases. Let the defense help you out.
We are in the field and errors are starting to happen. It is starting to get quiet.
How should you respond?
BE LOUDER! TALK MORE!! POSITIVITY IS CONTAGIOUS! Overcome the tension by having a discussion about the next play with a teammate next to you.This is a time to discuss specifics and what your next move will be.
*throw dirt, do a handshake, write something on your shoe or hand and look at it