1st and 3rd

1st and 3rd: hold the ball

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The setup of 3

Runners on 1st and 3rd, one out.

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Situation

Runners on 1st and 3rd, 1 out

Double steal threat

Give them second. The catcher runs the runner at third back to the bag and gives the ball to the pitcher.

Signal

Call it before every pitch with a number, from the dugout or the catcher: 1 throw through, 2 middle cut, 3 pitcher cut, 4 to third, 5 hold. All nine players must know the call.

Responsibilities

Coaching points

With a weak arm or a fast runner at third, conceding second is the smart call.

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