Softball/Baseball Defensive Positioning and Backup Responsibilities

This flashcard set covers the specific defensive roles, cutoff duties, and backup positioning for various outfield fly ball and extra-base hit scenarios based on runner location.

Pitcher (Fly Ball to LF, Runner on First Base)

Move into back up position between 3B and Catcher

1B (Fly Ball to RF/CF, Runner on Second Base)

The cut off for a throw home

Catcher (Fly Ball, No Runners on Base)

Follow runner to 1B to back up for overthrow

SS (Fly Ball to LF, No Runners on Base)

Line up relay throw from LF

Trail guy (Double, No Runners On)

Positioned 30 feet behind the second basemen or short stop depending on the hit location

3B (Fly Ball to LF, Runner on Second Base)

The cutoff for a throw home

Pitcher (Fly Ball, No Runners on Base)

Move into back up position between mound and 2B or SS

1B (Double to RF/Right Center, Runner on First Base)

Moves in to the right of the pitchers mound to be the second cut if necessary

2B (Double to RF, Runner on First Base)

Main cutoff in double cut lining up Home

SS (Fly Ball to CF, No Runners on Base)

If the ball is hit to the 2B side of 2B, cover the bag; otherwise, act as the cutoff

LF (Fly Ball to RF, Runner on First Base)

Back up CF

RF (Fly Ball to LF, Runner on First Base)

Move into back up position behind 2B

2B (Double to LF, No Runners On)

Main cutoff in double cut lining up 3B

1B (Double to RF/Right Center/Left Center, No Runners On)

Trail guy 30 feet behind second basemen

3B (Fly Ball to RF, Runner on First Base)

Cover the 3B bag

CF (Double to LF, Runner on First Base)

Move towards the ball; field the ball and hit cutoff

2B (Fly Ball to LF, No Runners on Base)

Move into position to cover 2B and receive throw

1B (Double to Left Center/LF, Runner on First Base)

Moves In to the left of the pitchers mound to be the second cut if necessary