Play board

Ground ball to 2nd base 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
  • Second base
P C 1B 2B SS 3B LF CF RF R1 BR Ball

Starting look Starting spots

Current step

Starting spots

Start with a runner on 1st, 0 outs, and the defense in its ready spots before the ground ball to second base.

  • Situation: 1B with 0 outs.
  • Focus: Get the lead out first and keep the double play available if the exchange stays clean.

Coaching point

Get the lead out first and keep the double play available if the exchange stays clean.

  • Force play situations
  • Ground ball

Player jobs

Every defender's assignment

Teach the simple version first, then run the steps again until each player can say the job out loud.

SS Shortstop

Cover the bag early, secure the force, and only finish the turn if your feet stay under you.

2B Second Base

Charge under control and make the shortest safe feed you can.

1B First Base

Anchor the bag and give the middle infield a calm target.

P Pitcher

Back up first every time the last throw is headed that way.

3B Third Base

Stay ready for a hard ground ball or a throw that drifts across the diamond.

LF Left Field

Stay ready to clean up any overthrow that kicks toward the line.

CF Center Field

Shade toward second as the deep backup for the force play.

RF Right Field

Stay balanced in right-center so extra bases do not open up behind the play.

C Catcher

Communicate the number of outs and remind the infield to get one first.