Routine Grounder to Short
SS (6) → 1B (3)
A routine ground ball to the shortstop with nobody on. The throw goes across to first for the out — and everyone else has a job backing it up or covering a base.
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All 9 jobs
Ball Bag Backup
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P
Pitcher Backup
Break toward first to back up the throw in case it gets away.
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C
Catcher Backup
Trail the batter-runner up the line to back up first base.
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1B
First Base Bag
Cover first base, give a target, and stretch for the throw.
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2B
Second Base Bag
Cover second base in case of a wild throw.
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3B
Third Base Bag
Stay home at third and protect the line.
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SS
Shortstop Ball
Field the ground ball cleanly and make a strong, accurate throw to first.
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LF
Left Field Backup
Drift in behind the shortstop in case the ball gets through.
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CF
Center Field Backup
Move in toward second base in case of an overthrow.
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RF
Right Field Backup
Sprint in behind first base to back up the throw.
Coaching notes
The routine out is still a team play — the first baseman gives a target and everyone behind the ball backs it up.
Fungo grounders to short with a runner timing down the line; emphasize a clean transfer and an accurate throw.
Outfielders loafing instead of backing up — one overthrow turns a routine out into two bases.