Soft Slap Defense with runners on base

[Steiner302]

Hey All,

While facing teams with multiple soft slappers (not great a power slap) what is the best defense in thwarting them with runners on base and less than two outs? Runner on first...need to keep SS back at least on baseline for steal, right? With runner on 2nd, same defense for SS to cover third or a steal? We are going up against two hitters that I know are lefty soft slap at the 12U/13U level. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[BucketDud]

5 infielders isn't a bad option. I'm always amazed more teams don't employ that especially at a young age.

Seeing more colleges use it and those are much more advanced slappers.