Strike 'Em Out, Throw 'Em Out
K + C → 2B = double play
The batter swings through strike three while the runner is stealing. The catcher catches it clean and fires to second for a strikeout–caught-stealing double play.
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All 9 jobs
Ball Bag Backup
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P
Pitcher Backup
Break to back up the throw at second.
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C
Catcher Ball
Catch strike three clean, rise, and throw a strike to second for the second out.
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1B
First Base Bag
Cover first base.
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2B
Second Base Bag
Cover second base and apply the tag.
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3B
Third Base Bag
Cover third base.
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SS
Shortstop Backup
Back up the throw at second.
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LF
Left Field Backup
Back up second base.
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CF
Center Field Backup
Charge in to back up.
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RF
Right Field Backup
Back up second from the right.
Coaching notes
On a swinging third strike with a runner going, the strikeout is out one — the catcher's clean transfer and throw turns it into two.
Receive-and-throw reps on strike three: catch it clean, quick feet, accurate throw to the covering infielder.
The catcher relaxing on strike three — the runner is already moving, so transfer and throw without celebrating.