Relays and cuts

Single to left, bases empty

The setup of 3

Bases empty. Single to left.

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Situation

Bases empty, no outs

The simplest hit. SS goes out as the cutoff, 2B covers second, the catcher backs up first.

Responsibilities

Coaching points

Even with nobody on, everyone moves on contact.
Get the ball back to the infield fast: that's how you stop the batter taking second.
The catcher backs up first on every ball hit with nobody on.

Steps