No Runners

Single Up the Middle, Batter Rounds First

CF → relay (2B) → 2B

A base hit up the middle into center field. The batter rounds first hard looking for two, so the second baseman goes out as the relay man and the shortstop covers second for the tag.

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All 9 jobs

Ball Bag Backup

P

Pitcher Backup

Trail toward second base to back up the relay throw.
C

Catcher Bag

Guard the plate and call the relay loud.
1B

First Base Bag

Cover first base behind the batter-runner.
2B

Second Base Ball

Go out to short center as the relay man; line up with second base.
3B

Third Base Bag

Cover third base in case the runner keeps going.
SS

Shortstop Bag

Straddle second base and apply the tag on the relay.
LF

Left Field Backup

Sprint over to back up the center fielder on the left.
CF

Center Field Ball

Charge the ball, field it cleanly, and hit the relay man.
RF

Right Field Backup

Sprint over to back up the center fielder on the right.

Coaching notes

Key point

Up the middle the ball still comes in through a relay man — a short crisp throw beats a long one every time.

Drill

Hit balls to center and have the second baseman sprint to the relay spot lined up with second; ten reps.

Watch for

The center fielder trying to throw the runner out at second on the fly and sailing it past everyone.