5. Double Play Depth and other Infield Positioning
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Where is double play depth, infield-in, no doubles, and other infield positioning? Situational positioning for shortstops.Includes diagrams and pro tips. |
6. Bunt Play Positioning for Shortstops
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Learn where to properly align yourself as the third baseman in bunting situations. Learn the different types of bunts and how to position yourself and defend them properly. |
| 7.Relay Positioning: Part 1 |
The shortstop’s role and positioning for balls thrown from outfield to home plate, or various cut-off situations. |
| 8. Relay Positioning: Part 2, Double Cuts |
This article discusses the following: What is a double cut relay? What is the shortstop’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 the shortstop can call off and who you should 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 |
As the shortstop, it helps to know how the second baseman likes to take the feed, and how you can help make the double play turns easier. |
| 11. How to Turn a Double Play |
For shortstops, 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 offen sive team to the defensive team. |
| 12. How to prevent the base runner from stealing |
For shortstops and 2nd basemen, holding runners close to second base is a skill and an understanding between you and your pitcher. There are a few things to think about when trying to keep the runner as close to second base as possible. |
| 13. Receiving a throw from the catcher on an attempted stolen base |
Being in position to make a tag on a runner is a basic concept that often times doesn’t get executed. This article gives shortstop tips for how 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. |