Rundowns

Rundown Between Third and Home

Run him back to third; protect the plate

A runner is trapped between third and home. Always run him BACK toward third so the play stays away from the plate.

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Ball Bag Backup

P

Pitcher Backup

Back up the catcher's end near the plate.
C

Catcher Ball

Take the ball and run the runner hard back toward third; never let him build speed to the plate.
1B

First Base Bag

Cover first base in case of another runner.
2B

Second Base Bag

Cover second base.
3B

Third Base Ball

Receive the throw at third and apply the tag.
SS

Shortstop Backup

Slide in behind third base to back up that end.
LF

Left Field Backup

Move in to back up third from the outfield.
CF

Center Field Backup

Drift in to back up.
RF

Right Field Backup

Drift in to back up.

Key point

In a rundown near home, always drive the runner BACK toward third — if you must err, err away from the plate.

Drill

Third-to-home rundown reps: catcher sprints the runner back, one firm throw to the third baseman, clean tag.

Watch for

Chasing the runner toward home and giving him a lane to the plate — run him the other way.