Relays and cuts

Double down the right field line, runner on 1st

The setup of 4

Runner on 1st, one out. Line drive down the right field line.

Watch as

Situation

Runner on 1st, 1 out

Runner trying to score from first. 2B is the lead relay, SS trails, 1B is the cutoff at home.

Signal

Catcher's calls: no call means let it go through; "Cut!" means catch it and hold; "Cut two!" (or three) means catch it and throw there.

Responsibilities

Coaching points

On a ball down the right field line, the relay switches sides: 2B leads, SS trails.
The lead runner decides the throw. Trailer reads him and calls it.

Steps