Double Plays

6-4-3 Double Play

SS (6) → 2B (4) → 1B (3)

A ground ball to the shortstop with a runner on first and nobody out. Short to second to first — the classic around-the-horn double play.

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All 9 jobs

Ball Bag Backup

P

Pitcher Backup

Break toward first base to back up the relay throw in case it gets away.
C

Catcher Backup

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

First Base Bag

Cover first base and stretch toward the throw to finish the double play.
2B

Second Base Bag

Cover second base, take the feed, touch the bag, and pivot to first.
3B

Third Base Bag

Cover third base and protect the line in case of any play there.
SS

Shortstop Ball

Field the ground ball cleanly and flip to the second baseman covering the bag.
LF

Left Field Backup

Move in to back up second base from the left in case the feed is wild.
CF

Center Field Backup

Back up second base from straightaway center.
RF

Right Field Backup

Sprint in to back up first base from the right side.

Key point

Turn two by getting one sure out first — catch the feed and touch the bag before you ever look to first.

Drill

Feed-and-pivot reps: shortstop feeds, second baseman works the footwork across the bag, no batter, just the turn — twenty reps.

Watch for

The pivot man rushing the throw to first before securing the force at second and getting neither out.