Relays and cuts

Single to left, runner on 2nd

The setup of 3

Runner on 2nd, nobody out. The batter lines a single to left.

Watch as

Situation

Runner on 2nd, no outs

Play at the plate. 3B is the cutoff, SS covers third, the pitcher backs up 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

Steps