Steal of Second — Right-Handed Batter
RHB → 2B covers; C → 2B
A straight steal of second with a right-handed batter at the plate. Righties pull to the left side, so the shortstop stays to field it and the SECOND BASEMAN covers the bag.
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Coaching notes
Who covers second is a pre-pitch decision: with a right-handed hitter the second baseman covers, because the shortstop stays to field the likely pull side.
SS/2B coverage signs: flash the open/closed-mouth sign behind the glove, then rep who covers versus RHH and LHH until it's silent and automatic.
Both middle infielders breaking to the bag with nobody fielding — the sign must be given and confirmed every pitch.