Baseball situations

Learn baseball tactics

Select a situation from the list on the left and walk through what every defender should do.

Each situation gives you a clean field view, simple coaching language, and a step-by-step breakdown that is easy to teach to kids, parents, and coaches.

1. Choose

Pick the game situation

Use the play list to jump straight to bunts, relays, force plays, and other common youth baseball moments.

2. Step through

See the field move

Follow the play frame by frame so players can understand where the ball goes and how the defense shifts behind it.

3. Teach it simply

Explain every job

Use the short coaching notes to turn each situation into clear responsibilities for every defender on the field.

Try one

Open one of these and step through the full sequence.

Hits to the outfield Single to right with runners on 1st and 2nd

The defense protects third and home while keeping the relay lane organized behind a single to right.

1B, 2B 1 out Right field
Bunt coverage Bunt up the 1st-base line with runner on 2nd

The defense gets the sure out at first while protecting third if the runner tries to advance.

2B 0 outs 1st-base line
Force play situations Ground ball to short with runner on 1st, 0 outs

The middle infield gets the force at second and can still finish the double play if the exchange stays clean.

1B 0 outs Shortstop