- Feb 24, 2010
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Not sure if this belongs here or in the coaching forum, but I'm starting it here.
I have a question about defensive positioning for backups. One coach advocates backing up 2B by the F3 on hits to left, and F5 on hits to right, with the pitcher covering the bases for the backup positons. Another coach thinks that the pitcher should stay in the circle and have the opposite outfield back up and have F3 and F5 cover their bases, i.e. hit to left, 2B is backed up by F9 and F3 stays to cover 1B. This coach also thinks that any play at the bases is better covered by the original player since they have more experience with tag-outs vs. the pitcher.
Asking the players involved (F3,5,7,9 and even the pitcher) all want to use the second coach's alignment, but I realize they are young and inexperienced.
Which alignment is correct, or your choice?
Thanks
I have a question about defensive positioning for backups. One coach advocates backing up 2B by the F3 on hits to left, and F5 on hits to right, with the pitcher covering the bases for the backup positons. Another coach thinks that the pitcher should stay in the circle and have the opposite outfield back up and have F3 and F5 cover their bases, i.e. hit to left, 2B is backed up by F9 and F3 stays to cover 1B. This coach also thinks that any play at the bases is better covered by the original player since they have more experience with tag-outs vs. the pitcher.
Asking the players involved (F3,5,7,9 and even the pitcher) all want to use the second coach's alignment, but I realize they are young and inexperienced.
Which alignment is correct, or your choice?
Thanks