Runner on 1st, Single to Right — Throw to Third
RF → cutoff (SS) → 3B
A single to right with a runner on first trying to go first-to-third. The shortstop becomes the cutoff lined up with third — ready to cut it if the runner holds, or relay it if he goes.
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All 9 jobs
Ball Bag Backup
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P
Pitcher Backup
Trail toward third base to back up the throw there.
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C
Catcher Bag
Guard the plate and call the play loud.
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1B
First Base Bag
Cover first base behind the batter-runner.
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2B
Second Base Bag
Cover second base behind the lead runner.
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3B
Third Base Bag
Straddle third, take the throw, and apply the tag.
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SS
Shortstop Ball
Line up as the cutoff between right field and third base; read the runner and cut or relay.
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LF
Left Field Backup
Cross over to back up third base from the outfield.
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CF
Center Field Backup
Back up the right fielder in case it gets by him.
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RF
Right Field Ball
Field it cleanly and throw to third through the shortstop cutoff.
Coaching notes
Runner first-to-third: the shortstop is the cutoff for the throw to third — he can cut it if the runner holds or relay it if the runner goes.
Single-to-right reps with a runner on first; the shortstop sprints to the cutoff line and reads the third-base coach.
The shortstop standing flat-footed — he must be lined up between right field and third base to be any use.