Single Center Field ~ Runner On First

In this single center field, runner on first, each player has a specific assignment within the situation.

• P: Back up 3B



• C: Stay at plate



• 1B: Stay at 1B, possible pick of runner with too wide a turn



• 2B: Cover 2B



• SS: Cutoff between CF and 3B



• 3B: Cover 3B



• LF: Backup behind 3B



• RF: Comes toward infield to back up possible cutoff throw to 2B



• CF: Fields ball, throws "through cutoff to 3B

Cutoff Tips ~ From the Dugout

• Pitchers need to get all the way to the fence when backing up a base. This is so that a ball cannot get past them, allowing an additional base.

I Figure Practice Puts Your Brains In Your Muscles ( Sam Snead ~ PGA Golfer )