Okay team, let’s review our recent classroom session on bunt coverages and infield alignments. This is for those who missed it and for anyone wanting a refresher. We’re streamlining our plays with simple names and emphasizing the crucial need to secure outs. Here’s what you need to know:
Baseball Bunt Coverages: Blue & White
Key Takeaways & Responsibilities:
- Blue Coverage (Runner on 1st):
- Third baseman covers the left side.
- Pitcher covers the right side.
- Shortstop covers third base.
- Second baseman covers second base.
- First baseman stays home at first.
- Catcher directs traffic, calling plays to 2nd or 1st.
- White Coverage (Runners on 1st & 2nd):
- Third baseman reads the play, covering third or fielding the bunt.
- Pitcher covers the left side.
- First baseman crashes to cover the right side.
- Second baseman covers first base.
- Shortstop covers second base.
*Catcher directs traffic.
Our infield alignment has four positions:
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One: Normal alignment.
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Two: Double play depth with runners on first, middle infielders pinch.
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Three: Corners up, middle infielders in double play depth.
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Four: Infield cut, preventing the runner at third from scoring.
Remember your responsibilities for each position. Clear communication is key.
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