The shortstop will all but ignore the runner on second base unless the shortstop has a chance to tag the runner quickly possibly due to a base running error.If the ball is hit to the right side of the field then the shortstop still might have to slide over to second for an attempted tag play there (runner attempting to return to second base due to a possible base running error). If the look back or fake throw draws the runner off third base then the shortstop can throw over to third for the pick off or the start of a rundown. With less than two outs, the shortstop can look back the runner on third base or try the fake throw to first base before throwing over to first base. With two outs and runners on second and third base, the shortstop will want to ignore the runners and simply throw to first base for the final out. If the ball is hit to the right side of the field then the shortstop will have to slide over to second for an attempted play there.If the runner on third base is the game winning run then the shortstop may have to consider “eating” the ball to prevent that run from scoring. *A ball hit up the middle that the shortstop can field will make the proper play at second which could turn into a double play. If the look back or fake throw draws the runner from third base then the shortstop can throw over to third base for the pick off or to start a run down. The shortstop can also choose to try to trick the runner on third with a fake throw to second base. The look back will probably eliminate the chance of a double play. With no outs, the shortstop should look back the runner on third before throwing over to second for the force out. With one out, the shortstop will want to start a double play by throwing over to second base. With two outs and runners on first and third, the shortstop will want to throw over to second for the final out. If the ball is hit to the right side of the field then the shortstop will have to slide over to second for an attempted play there. Attempting a double play in this situation is probably too risky. With no outs, the shortstop should force out the lead runner at third. However, poor execution of the double play could allow the runner from second to score. With one out, the shortstop could choose to force out the lead runner at third or begin a double play by throwing over to second. The shortstop will usually not throw over to first base in this situation (a rushed throw to first could allow the runner from second to score). The easiest play is usually to second unless the ball is hit to the shortstops right in the “hole” which would then make the easiest play to third base. With two outs and runners on first and second, the shortstop can throw to third or second to record the final out. If the ball is hit to the right side (second baseman or first baseman) then the shortstop will have to slide over to cover second for an attempted play there. If the shortstop bobbles the ball then they may have to throw over to first for the out. With a runner on first base, the shortstop will usually throw over to second to force the runner for the out. Let’s take a look at some Little League Coaching Tips for Situational Responsibilities of the Shortstop. There is a lot of decision-making at the position not to mention the fact that a shortstop needs a great deal of range to be able to cover the assigned area properly. Shortstop is one of the most difficult positions to learn and play at the Little League level.
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