5. Double Play Depth and other Infield Positioning
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Where is double play depth? How will this help me on turning double plays?Also, infield-in, no doubles, and other infield positioning.Includes diagrams and pro tips. |
6. Bunt Play Positioning
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Bunt play positioning for a second baseman is pretty basic as long as there are no pick off plays on. Learn the different types of bunts and how to position yourself and defend them properly. |
7. Relay Positioning: Part 1
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The 2nd baseman’s role and positioning for balls thrown from outfield to home plate, or cut-off for a play at 3rd base. |
| 8. Relay Positioning, Part 2, Double Cuts |
This article discusses the following: What is a double cut relay? What is the 2nd baseman’s role in each scenario, and particularly for every ball hit to an outfielder where there is a potential play at home plate? Includes diagrams for clarity. |
| 9. Pop Fly Priorities. |
Everyone needs to know the chain of command so players won’t be fighting over who will catch a pop up – or having dangerous collisions. Visit this page to learn who you can call off and who you defer to when a high pop fly is hit, as well as some other important protocols you will be expected to know. |
| 10. Double Play Feeds to Second Base. |
There are three types of feeds you can use as a second baseman when starting a double play. The ground ball will dictate which one to use, and with the feeds there are variations of all three. If you are confident and c an perform these feeds, you will help your team out tremendously by getting two outs on one play rather than one. |
11. Double Play Turns for Second Baseman
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Learn the art of working around the second base bag on a double play when a runner is trying to take you out to avoid the completion of the play. Getting two outs on one pitch can be a huge momentum shift from the offensive team to the defensive team. |
12. Holding Runners Close to Second Base.
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Holding runners close to second base is a skill and an understanding between you and your pitcher. There are a second base tips to think about when keeping the runner on the bag. |
13. Tag Plays at Second: Receiving Throws from Catcher on Attempted Stolen Base
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Being in position to make a tag on a runner is a basic concept that often times doesn’t get executed. The idea is to make the tag as quick as possible so you can have a better chance to get an out, and having your body in a good position to counteract a hit and run. Many times the difference between an out and safe call is milliseconds. |
| Misc –Left handed second baseman |
Tips for turning a double play when you’re a left-handed second baseman |