The second baseman is never the cut/relay to third base and here’s why! This is a perfect example of why the SS is always the cut to third base on a routine base hit or fly ball to the outfield and the plays at third base. With a base hit we’re thinking two bases ahead of the lead runner. The SS drops into the grass as it allows him to see the base runners and decide whether to cut it or let it go. Here we see that the runner on first got a great jump and he knew he had no play at third so he cu

What would you do as the first baseman with a runner on second base and a ball hit to to the right center field fence? Leave your answer in the comments 🔥 Anytime the ball is hit to the fence it’s an automatic double cut or tandem cut situation and the play is set to be 3 bases ahead of the lead runner. The runner on second will score and so the batter runner is the lead runner. So the plays at third. Some coaches think if it’s hit to the right side just have the second baseman be the cut but t

3 controversial plays I teach baseball teams at all levels that most coaches are too scared to teach. Over the past year of running this page these are the most controversial plays that I hope coaches actually adopt. 1. With no one on base and a batter bunts to third base. The second baseman should back up the throw to first base. 2. With first and third, if there’s an aggressive runner on third base and you think he will go on a throw to second have the second baseman come in to cut off the thr