Steals & Coverage

Steal of Second — Right-Handed Batter

RHB → 2B covers; C → 2B

A straight steal of second with a right-handed batter at the plate. Righties pull to the left side, so the shortstop stays to field it and the SECOND BASEMAN covers the bag.

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All 9 jobs

Ball Bag Backup

P

Pitcher Backup

Get off the mound toward second to back up the throw.
C

Catcher Ball

Receive, rise, and fire a strike to second base for the tag.
1B

First Base Bag

Trail the play and cover first base.
2B

Second Base Bag

With a right-handed batter, YOU cover second — straddle the bag and apply the tag.
3B

Third Base Bag

Cover third base in case of an overthrow.
SS

Shortstop Backup

Stay to your side to field the likely pull, then back up the throw at second.
LF

Left Field Backup

Back up second base from the left.
CF

Center Field Backup

Charge in to back up second base.
RF

Right Field Backup

Back up second base from the right.

Coaching notes

Key point

Who covers second is a pre-pitch decision: with a right-handed hitter the second baseman covers, because the shortstop stays to field the likely pull side.

Drill

SS/2B coverage signs: flash the open/closed-mouth sign behind the glove, then rep who covers versus RHH and LHH until it's silent and automatic.

Watch for

Both middle infielders breaking to the bag with nobody fielding — the sign must be given and confirmed every pitch.