Double Plays

1-6-3, Comebacker to the Pitcher

P (1) → SS (6) → 1B (3)

A ground ball hit right back to the pitcher with a runner on first. He turns and feeds the shortstop covering second, who relays to first.

Speed

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All 9 jobs

Ball Bag Backup

P

Pitcher Ball

Field the comebacker, turn glove-side, and give a firm feed to second.
C

Catcher Backup

Trail the batter-runner to back up first base.
1B

First Base Bag

Cover first base and stretch for the throw.
2B

Second Base Backup

Back up the throw at second base.
3B

Third Base Bag

Cover third base.
SS

Shortstop Bag

Cover second base, take the feed, and relay to first.
LF

Left Field Backup

Back up second base from the left.
CF

Center Field Backup

Back up second base.
RF

Right Field Backup

Back up first base.

Key point

On a comebacker the pitcher turns glove-side to second and delivers a firm, catchable feed — not a flip into the dirt.

Drill

Comebacker DP reps: pitcher fields, opens to second, and leads the covering infielder to the bag.

Watch for

The pitcher spinning the wrong way or sailing the feed — under control beats fast.