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Cutoffs & Relays

Cutoff & Relay — Gap to Right-Center

RF → relay (2B) → C at plate

A ball is driven into the right-center gap with a runner on first trying to score. The second baseman sprints out as the relay man, lines up with the plate, and the throw comes home.

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Coaching notes

Key point

On a ball to the gap the relay man runs OUT to meet the throw — a short, strong throw beats one long airmail every time.

Drill

Two-man relay reps: outfielder to relay to plate, emphasizing the relay man turning glove-side and lining up with the target.

Watch for

The relay man standing flat-footed near the infield instead of sprinting out to shorten the throw.