Runner on 2nd, Single to Right — Throw Home
RF → cutoff (1B) → C at plate
A base hit to right field with a runner on second who is trying to score. The right fielder charges and throws through the first baseman, who lines up as the cutoff to the plate.
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All 9 jobs
Ball Bag Backup
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P
Pitcher Backup
Sprint to back up home plate behind the catcher in case the throw gets away.
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C
Catcher Bag
Guard the plate, give a target, and take the cutoff throw for the tag.
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1B
First Base Ball
Line up as the cutoff on the right-field-to-home line, about 45 feet from the plate; cut or relay the throw.
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2B
Second Base Bag
Cover first base in case the batter-runner tries to take second.
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3B
Third Base Bag
Cover third base in case the batter-runner advances on the throw home.
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SS
Shortstop Bag
Cover second base behind the runner and trail the batter-runner.
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LF
Left Field Backup
Cross behind the play to back up second base from the outfield grass.
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CF
Center Field Backup
Sprint to back up the right fielder in case the ball gets past him.
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RF
Right Field Ball
Charge the ball, field it cleanly, and throw through the cutoff man to the plate.
Coaching notes
With a runner trying to score, somebody MUST be the cutoff — the throw goes through a person, not over everyone's head.
Roll balls to right and have the first baseman sprint to the cutoff spot on the throw line every rep; check his lineup with the plate.
The first baseman drifting off the straight right-field-to-home line — if he is not lined up, the catcher cannot see the throw.