Double Plays
3-6-3 Double Play
1B (3) → SS (6) → 1B (3)
A ground ball to the first baseman with a runner on first. He throws to the shortstop covering second, then sprints back to first for the return throw.
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Coaching notes
Key point
On the 3-6-3 the first baseman must get rid of it quickly and immediately sprint back to the bag for the return throw.
Drill
3-6-3 footwork: first baseman fields, throws to short, and races back; the pitcher always breaks over as a safety valve.
Watch for
The first baseman admiring his throw instead of hustling back — if he's late, the pitcher must be there (3-6-1).