Runners On

Runner on 3rd, Ground Ball — Check and Throw

SS fields → look runner → 1B (3)

A ground ball to short with a runner on third, one out, infield back. The shortstop checks the runner back, then takes the sure out at first and concedes the run.

Speed

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All 9 jobs

Ball Bag Backup

P

Pitcher Backup

Break toward first to back up the throw.
C

Catcher Bag

Guard the plate and be ready if there's a play on the runner.
1B

First Base Bag

Cover first base and stretch for the throw.
2B

Second Base Bag

Cover second base.
3B

Third Base Bag

Hold the runner close and cover third base.
SS

Shortstop Ball

Field it, glance the runner back, then make the routine throw to first.
LF

Left Field Backup

Back up the shortstop in case the ball gets through.
CF

Center Field Backup

Back up second base.
RF

Right Field Backup

Back up first base.

Coaching notes

Key point

Infield back, runner on third, one out: take the sure out at first and concede the run — don't chase a play at the plate you don't have.

Drill

Grounders with a runner bluffing off third; infielders give a quick look, then make the routine throw to first.

Watch for

An infielder rushing a throw home he was never going to make in time and airmailing it for an error.