Runners On
Runner on 1st, Single to Right — Throw to Third
RF → cutoff (SS) → 3B
A single to right with a runner on first trying to go first-to-third. The shortstop becomes the cutoff lined up with third — ready to cut it if the runner holds, or relay it if he goes.
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Coaching notes
Key point
Runner first-to-third: the shortstop is the cutoff for the throw to third — he can cut it if the runner holds or relay it if the runner goes.
Drill
Single-to-right reps with a runner on first; the shortstop sprints to the cutoff line and reads the third-base coach.
Watch for
The shortstop standing flat-footed — he must be lined up between right field and third base to be any use.