Play board
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
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 shortstop.
- 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.
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
Field the ball with rhythm and make the quickest safe feed.
2B Second Base
Cover second early, secure the force, and only finish the turn if balanced.
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.