Competition developpement StrategiesWorkshop

Defensive strategies On a ball hit in tne outfield At the end of this presentation you will know more about: Single in the outfield with a runner at 1st base Single in the outfield with a runner at 2nd base Single in the outfield with a runner at 1st and 2nd base Double in the outfield without runners on base Double in the outfield with a runner at 1st base Regular bunt defense Press « ENTER» to continue

Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada Learning Outcomes Coach will be able to prepare is team to different defensive situation with runner on bases. Coach will be able to prepare is team to offensives strategies. Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada

Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada Topics covered Advanced positioning and relays Bunt defence Double steal defence Offensives strategies Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada

Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada The Fielders rules Always keep the ball in front If you can’t catch it, knock it down Keep calm, think before doing Throw ahead of the runner Remember, an accurate throw is often better that a strong one. Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada

Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada The fielder tips Be aware of the mecanics of the play Communicate to know where the best play might be made. Instinct Strenght and accuracy Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada

Criterias to be evaluated when the ball is it (and before) Velocity of the ball hit Angle of the ball fielded Fielding the ball on the glove side or the throwing side Depth the ball is fielded in the outfield Condition of the ball Arm strength an accuracy Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada

Criteria's to be evaluated when the ball is it (and before) Baserunner’s speed Score Inning of the game Number of outs Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada

Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada Communication Leader or at 3rd base (Catcher and 1st bas can also give the first command). 2-2-2,3-3-3 or 4-4-4 Mentionned before the outfielder reach the ball. 2-2-2,3-3-3 or and 4-4-4 if you need to use the relay men. Cut , if the player must cut and keep the ball. Competition developpement – Strategies 2 - Baseball Canada

Indicate where to throw Single to left field – runner on first base Center fielder coverage Indicate where to throw 8 8 7 7 9 9 Coverinf by the right fielder. To cover the throw at second base Relay position by the shortstop 6 4 6 4 The 3rd basemen asking the throw at 3rd base by using a lound voice : 3-3-3 The 3rd basemen set up the shorstop 5 5 3 3 1 1 Covering by the pitcher Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Keep the runner at 2nd base Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Indicate where to throw Single to right field – Runner on first base 8 8 Center fielder coverage Indicate where to throw Left fielder coverage in case of a throw to 2nd base 7 7 9 9 6 4 6 4 Relay positin by the shortstop 5 5 3 The 3rd baseman asking the throw at 3rd base by using a lound voice : 3-3-3 The 3rd basemen set up the shorstop 3 1 1 Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Pitcher’s coverage Goal : Keep the runner at second base 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Indicate where to throw Single to left field – Runner on 2nd base Left fielder coverage Indicate where to throw 8 8 7 7 9 9 Right field coverage in case that the hitter try to go 2nd base 6 4 6 4 5 5 3 3 1 1 To indicate where to throw the catcher use his/her lound voice saying 4-4-4 The 3rd basemen is positionned by the catcher Shorstop position at 3rd base 3rd base relay position Pitcher’s coverage Goal : Keep the front runner at 3rd base Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Single to Right field – Runner on 2nd base 8 8 Center fielder coverage Indicate where to throw 9 9 7 7 Shortstop is covering 2nd base 6 4 Leftfielder coverage in case 6 4 Relay position of the 1st basemen 2nd base position 5 5 3 3 1 1 To indicate where to throw the catcher use his/her lound voice saying 4-4-4 The 1st basemen is positionned by the catcher Pitcher’s coverage Goal : Keep the runner at 3rd base. Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Indicate where to throw Single to left field – Runner on 1st and 2nd base Couver by the left fielder Indicate where to throw 8 8 7 7 9 9 Cover by the right fielder 6 4 6 4 5 5 3 3 1 1 To indicate where to throw the catcher use his/her lound voice saying 4-4-4 The 3rd basemen is positionned by the catcher Shortstop take over the 3rd base Relay position of the 3rd base Picher’s cover Goal : Keep the runner at 3rd base Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Single to left field – Runner on 1st and 2nd 8 8 Cover by the center fielder Indicate where to throw 9 9 7 7 Shorstop take over 2nd base Cover by the right tield 6 4 6 4 5 Relay position by the first basemen 5 3 3 1 1 To indicate where to throw the catcher use his/her lound voice saying 4-4-4 The 1st basemen is positionned by the catcher Pitcher’s cover Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Keep the runner at 3rd base. Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Double left field – No runner on base Cover by the centerfielder Indicate were to throw 8 8 7 7 9 2nd base covering de shortstop (15-20 foot behind) 9 6 4 Relay position by the shortstop 6 4 (OPTION) In is cover the right fielder have the option to cover the throw or the firstbase 5 5 3 The 3rd basemen asking the throw at 3rd base by using a lound voice : 3-3-3 The 3rd basemen set up the 2nd basemen 3 1 1 The position is position by the 3rd base The first basemen make shure that the runner touch first base before to go to second base Pitcher’s cover Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Keep runner at second base 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Double Right Field – No Runners on base Center fielder Indicate were to throw 8 8 7 Cover by shortstop 15-20 feets behind the 2nd basemen 7 9 9 (OPTION) In is cover the Left fielder have the option to cover the throw or the second base Relay position by the 2nd basemen 6 4 6 4 5 5 3 Pitcher’s cover 3 1 1 The 3rd basemen asking the throw at 3rd base by using a lound voice : 3-3-3 The 3rd basemen set up the 2nd basemen The first basemen make shure that the runner touch first base before to go to second base Press « ENTER » to hit the balle Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continuer Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Keep the runner at 2nd base 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Double on the line in left field No Runner on base Center fielder Indicate were to throw Double on the line in left field No Runner on base 8 8 7 7 9 9 6 4 Relay position by the shortstop 6 4 (OPTION) In is cover the right fielder have the option to cover the throw or the firstbase 2nd base covering the shortstop (15-20 foot behind) 5 5 3 3 1 Pitcher’s cover 1 The 3rd basemen asking the throw at 3rd base by using a lound voice : 3-3-3 The 3rd basemen set up the 2nd basemen The first basemen make shure that the runner touch first base before to go to second base Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Keep the runner at 2nd base Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Double on right field line No runner on base Center fielder Indicate where to throw 8 8 7 7 9 9 (OPTION) In is cover the Left fielder have the option to cover the throw or the second base 6 4 6 4 Relay position by the 2nd basemen 5 5 3 Pitcher’s cover 3 Cover by shortstop 15-20 feets behind the 2nd basemen 1 1 The 3rd basemen asking the throw at 3rd base by using a lound voice : 3-3-3 The 3rd basemen set up the 2nd basemen The first basemen make shure that the runner touch first base before to go to second base Goal : Keep the runner at 2nd base Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Double in left field Runner on 1st base Cover by the Center fielder Indicate where to throw 8 8 Right fielder his covering 2nd base 7 7 9 9 Relay position by the shortstop 6 4 6 4 2nd base is covering the shortstop (15-20 foot behind) 5 5 3 3 1 1 To indicate where to throw the catcher use his/her lound voice saying 4-4-4 The Shortstop is positionned by the catcher Temporary pitcher’s position EnsuiteHe will cover where the ball will be thrown Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Keep the front runner at 3rd base Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Double on the line left field Runner on 1st base Cover by the Center fielder Indicate where to throw Double on the line left field Runner on 1st base 8 8 2nd base Covering by the the Right Fileder 7 9 7 9 Relay position by the shortstop 6 4 6 4 5 2nd base is covering the shortstop (15-20 foot behind) 5 3 3 1 1 To indicate where to throw the catcher use his/her lound voice saying 4-4-4 The Shortstop is positionned by the catcher Temporary pitcher’s position EnsuiteHe will cover where the ball will be thrown Press « ENTER » to hit the Ball Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Keep the front runner at 3rd base Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Indicate where to throw Center fielder Indicate where to throw Double in right filed- Runner on 1st base 8 8 7 7 9 The left fielder is covering the 2nd base Relay position of the 2nd basemen 9 Shorttop is covering the 2nd basemen (15-20 foot behind) 6 4 6 4 5 5 3 3 1 1 1st base interception possibility Temporary pitcher’s position He will cover where the ball will be thrown To indicate where to throw the catcher use his/her lound voice saying 4-4-4 The second basemen is positionned by the catcher Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Keep the front runner 3rd basemen 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Double on the line field runner on 1st base Center fielder Indicate where to throw 8 8 7 7 9 The left fielder is covering the 2nd base 9 6 4 6 4 Relay position of the 2nd basemen 5 5 3 3 1 Shorttop is covering the 2nd basemen (15-20 foot behind) 1 1st base interception possibility Temporary pitcher’s position He will cover where the ball will be thrown To indicate where to throw the catcher use his/her lound voice saying 4-4-4 The second basemen is positionned by the catcher Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Keep the front runner at 3rd base Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Bunt Defense – Runner on 1st base Ball hit on the right side 8 8 7 7 9 9 6 4 6 4 5 5 1 1 3 3 3rd basemen is positionned 10-20 feets in front of the bag 1st base hold the runner The pitcher as priority’s on the 1st basemen Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Get a out Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Bunt Defense – Runner on 1st base Ball hit on the left side 8 8 7 7 9 9 6 4 6 4 The 1st basemen communicate with the 2nd basemen The 3rd base is cover by the catcher The 3rd basemen as priority’s on the pitcher 5 5 1 1 3 3 3rd basemen is positionned 10-20 feets in front of the bag 1st base hold the runner Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Get a out Press « ENTER » to Continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Bunt defense – Runner on 1st and 2nd base Ball hit on the right side 8 8 7 7 9 9 6 4 6 4 5 5 1 1 3 3 3rd basemen is positionned 10-20 feets in front of the bag 1st base hold the runner The pitcher as priority’s on the 1st basemen Press « ENTER » to continue Goal : Get a out Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Bunt defense – Runner on 1st and 2nd base Ball hit on the right side 8 8 7 7 9 9 6 4 6 4 The 1st basemen communicate with the 2nd basemen The 3rd base is cover by the catcher The 3rd basemen as priority’s on the pitcher 5 5 1 1 3 3 3rd basemen is positionned 10-20 feets in front of the bag 1st base hold the runner Goal : Get a out Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to hit the ball Press « ENTER » to continue Press « ENTER » to continue 2 2 www.baseballquebec.com

Thank you and good game ! Baseball Québec and Baseball canada want to thank Martin Delagrave and the Beloeil minor association for is implication in the developpement of tools to facilitate the comprehension of the game. www.baseballquebec.com