Picks and trick plays

Catcher back-pick at 1st

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The setup of 2

Runner on 1st. 1B is playing behind him, off the bag.

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Situation

Runner on 1st

Right-handed batter, so the catcher has a clear lane

1B plays off the bag, the runner takes a big secondary lead, the catcher throws behind him.

Signal

Catcher signs to 1B (for example, glove over his mask). 1B answers (glove to belt). Call a pitch away, or a pitchout, so the catcher can throw from his feet.

Responsibilities

Coaching points

It's only on when the runner is lazy getting back after the pitch.
A right-handed batter keeps the throwing lane to first clear.

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