Rundowns

Rundown Between First and Second

Run him hard one way; one throw

A runner is hung up between first and second. Run him hard back toward first, force him to commit, and tag him with as few throws as possible.

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All 9 jobs

Ball Bag Backup

P

Pitcher Backup

Slide in behind the first baseman to back up that end of the rundown.
C

Catcher Backup

Trail up the line to back up the first-base end.
1B

First Base Ball

Receive the throw and apply the tag; run him back if he won't commit.
2B

Second Base Ball

Take the runner and drive him hard back toward first, then make one short throw.
3B

Third Base Bag

Cover third in case of another runner or an errant throw.
SS

Shortstop Backup

Trail in behind second base to back up the throw and take a relay if needed.
LF

Left Field Backup

Move in to back up.
CF

Center Field Backup

Move in to back up second base.
RF

Right Field Backup

Sprint in to back up the play near first base.

Key point

Run the runner HARD back toward the base he came from, make him commit, and tag him with one throw — every extra throw is a chance to advance.

Drill

Rundown reps: the defender sprints at the runner full speed with the ball held high, gives one dart throw, the receiver tags.

Watch for

Soft jogging and fake pump-throws that let the runner slow down and read it — sprint and force the decision.