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Who covers first base in baseball when a ball is hit to the first baseman?
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On a ball hit on the ground to a right side infielder, that would be the shortstop. The shortstop would be running to the second base in such a way that they would be facing a throw from the first baseman, unlike the second baseman who would be running to the base and have their back to the first baseman.
On a ball hit to right field, in the ground or in the air, the shortstop would also be the player to cover second base as the second baseman would run into short right field to act as a cutoff.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoOn a ground ball, that would be the second baseman as he/she is running towards the throw from third, as opposed to the shortstop who would be running away from the throw, and would be in a better position to make a quick pivot and throw to first to complete a double play than would the shortstop.
CLARIFICATION: "Who covers what base" depends on these factors:
-- where the ball is hit
-- how it is hit (line drive, ground ball, pop fly)
-- how many outs are there
-- are there baserunners and where are they
-- what is the positioning strategy of the infield (playing normal depth, playing in, playing shallow)
-- even what pitch the pitcher is signaled to throw by the catcher!
If you were able to see all the players on any hit balls you would see almost a Ballet of movement, as they each run to their respective positions-- rarely going to the same spot twice, as all these factors vary each time.
This is just one element of the tremendous amount of learning that goes into the training of a Baseball player.
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∙ 11y agoThat would be the shortstop.
CLARIFICATION: "Who covers what base" depends on these factors:
-- where the ball is hit
-- how it is hit (line drive, ground ball, pop fly)
-- how many outs are there
-- are there baserunners and where are they
-- what is the positioning strategy of the infield (playing normal depth, playing in, playing shallow)
-- even what pitch the pitcher is signaled to throw by the catcher!
If you were able to see all the players on any hit balls you would see almost a ballet of movement, as they each run to their respective positions-- rarely going to the same spot twice, as all these factors vary each time.
This is just one element of the tremendous amount of learning that goes into the training of a baseball player.
Read more: Who_covers_second_base_when_the_ball_is_hit_to_the_third_baseman
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∙ 11y ago2nd baseman
CLARIFICATION: "Who covers what base" depends on these factors:
-- where the ball is hit
-- how it is hit (line drive, ground ball, pop fly)
-- how many outs are there
-- are there baserunners and where are they
-- what is the positioning strategy of the infield (playing normal depth, playing in, playing shallow)
-- even what pitch the pitcher is signaled to throw by the catcher!
If you were able to see all the players on any hit balls you would see almost a ballet of movement, as they each run to their respective positions-- rarely going to the same spot twice, as all these factors vary each time.
This is just one element of the tremendous amount of learning that goes into the training of a baseball player.
Read more: Who_covers_second_base_when_the_ball_is_hit_to_the_third_baseman
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on the arm of the catcher and whether the batter is left-handed or right-handed.
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I know a lot of people are taught and as a coach I always go with 2 things, 1. is the batter righty/lefty 2. are we pitching inside outside --- with this information you will be able to tell if he should "slap the ball" the other way or pull the ball in case of a hit and run or batter swinging away. The last thing the defensive team wants to do is create a hole on the side of the infield you are "pitching to" -----tigersy2k3
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∙ 12y agoThe 2nd baseman always will cover 2nd base when a ball is hit to left field. Then the shortstop will do a cut-off to the left fielder so there can be a play made at either 2nd base or 3rd base (a regular left field outfield hit).
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∙ 11y agoTypically, the SS if it's a LH hitter and the 2B if it's a RH hitter, though various shifts and situational factors can change that.
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∙ 13y agoThe Pitcher
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∙ 12y agoShortstop
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