Three Man Training April 22, 2012 1. PAUSE READ REACT PRE-PITCH PLANNING 2

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Three Man Training

April 22, 2012

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PAUSEREADREACT

PRE-PITCH PLANNING

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Go out on every fly ball

• If U1 or U3 goes out on a fly ball the opposing wing enters the infield and we are back to two man.

• If you go out…stay out.

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Fly Ball Jurisdiction

• No runners…. U1 has CF in and back…. he is the QB…this is contrary to TASO manual.

• Partial V when inside, U3 inside, has CF in U1 has CF back.

• No reason why PL ump cannot get eyes on fly balls also.

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Tag and touch

• Know which is yours!

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Positioning

• Deep and shallow A, B, C, D and why.

• Runner on first…U1 in shallow A, U3 in deep B.

• Runner on Second with no runner on 1st…U1 in Deep B, U3 in D.

• Anytime there are two outs…. U1 in A.

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Communication

• PL initiates all signals – be looking for them! U3 then U1.

• Rotation…runner at second tag up…. always point where you are going.

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Fill in the hole

• PL is the general out there…. be verbal, especially if a hole needs to be filled.

• PL is probably going to be the one filling in.

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Check swings

• Go to open side.

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U1

• Basic positioning in A and pickoff (and back pick from catcher).

• Stay outside to view touch on base hits do not pivot (unless slide is on).

• Also check tag ups from outside.• Taking plays at first from B:– Ground ball to F4, first move toward

beginning of 45' line.– Ground ball to F5 or F6, move

toward back edge of infield.

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U1

• In A with two outs…this is advanced and will be on crew chief.

• U1 is the QB.• Slide... Multiple runners.• Runners on first and second..loaded.• Slide move and responsibilities.• What is your move with runner on

3rd, <2out, and U3 goes out?• Runner on 1st, fly ball to LF, U1 has

tag-up at 1st (U3 is inside, so no need to go in).

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U3

• You are the guy who needs to pause, read, and react so you can read what U1 does on fly balls in the middle.

• Runner on first only…you are in B.• Runners on 1st & 3rd, you are in C.• Double play ball:– U3 has the force at 2nd and any

interference on continuation.– MAKE SURE YOU DON’T FOLLOW THE

BALL TO FIRST– See the ball into the glove…get to that

side!

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Plate Umpire

• PL guy has a lot to remember.• Partners stay in…one thing.• Partners go out…another.• Make sure you know where to be when

reverting to 2-man, touches and such.• Runner on first, U1 goes out, PL has tag

up at first.• Runners in scoring position, PL first move

is back.• Runner on 3rd, U3 goes out, line up tag.• Do not get too far from plate when lining

up tag.• Follow your wing if he goes out (in most

cases).

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Three ManNo Runners

U1U3

PL

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Three ManOutfield Coverage

PL

U1U3

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U3 Inside

U1

U3

PL

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U1 Inside

U1

PL

U3

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Three ManRunner on First

U1

U3

PLPL

U1

U3

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Three ManRunners on First and Third

U1

PL

U3

PL

U1

U3

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Three ManRunner on Second

U3

PLPL

U1

U3

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Three ManRunners on First and Second

U3

PLPL

U1U3

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Three ManRunner on Third

U3

PLPL

U1U3

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Three ManBases Loaded

U1

U3

PLPL

U3

U1

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Three Man Basic RotationRunner on First and a Base Hit

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall?NO READ, JUST GO

U1

U3

PL

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Three Man No Runners on, U1 goes out

U1

U3

PL

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Three ManNo Runners, U3 goes out

U1U3

PL

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Three ManNo Runners

Base Hit

U1U3

PL

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Three ManNo RunnersHit to Infield

U1U3

PL

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Three Man Double Play

U1

U3

PL

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Three ManRunner on 2nd

Fly Ball to Right Field

U1

U3

PL

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Three ManRunner on 2nd Fly ball to Left Field

What happens if ball drops? Who has touches at bases?

U1

U3

PL

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Three ManRunner on 3rd Base

U1

PL

U3

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Three Man Runner on Third


U1U3

PL

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Three Man Runner on Third

Fly Ball to Left Field

U1U3

PL

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Three ManRunner on Third

Base Hit

U1U3

PL

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Three ManRunner on Third with Hit to Infield

U1U3

PL

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U1

U3

PL

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Three Man SlideAny time with multiple runners

and no one goes out

U1

U3

PL

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Fly Ball to Left Field

U1U3

PL

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Base Hit (option 1)

U1

U3

PL

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Base Hit (option 2)

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall?

U1

U3

PL

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Four Man

• Fair/Foul is easy– Wings have their lines past their

base.

• Fly ball coverage– Is U2 (rabbit) out?– Is U2 in?

• Someone goes out– Revert to three man.

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Four ManOutfield Coverage U2 Out

PL

U1U3

U2

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Four ManOutfield Coverage U2 In

PL

U1U3

U2

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Four ManRunner on First

U1

U3

PLPL

U1

U3

U2

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Four ManRunners on First and Third

U1

PL

U3

PL

U1U3

U2

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Four ManRunner on Second

U3

PLPL

U2

U3U1

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Four ManRunners on First and Second

U3

PLPL

U1

U3U2

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Four ManRunner on Third

U3

PLPL

U1U3

U2

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Four ManBases Loaded

U1

U3

PLPL

U2

U1

U3

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U2 in Runner on First

U1 goes out

PL

U1

U3

U2

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Stay with Basics

• Slide with multiple runners:– Only if a wing goes out!!!• U2 will slide toward wing going out.U3 goes out:

U2 slides to third.U1 slide in to cover 1st and 2nd.

U2 goes out:U2 slides to cover 1st and 2nd.

U3 stays outside and has third.

Don’t over think this.

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Plate Umpire

• No runners:– Follow wing going out.

• Runner on first– Follow U1 if he goes out.– Follow U3 if he goes out.

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Plate Umpire

• Runner on Second:– U1 goes out, follow him, don’t over

commit.– U3 goes out, follow him, take

runner to third.• Take plays at third outside.

Runners in scoring position:STAY HOME

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U1

• Always in A.• Stay outside on base hits.• U2 inside:

– Fly balls for center fielder in and out over to right field foul line are yours.

• Runner on first:– Rotate only if U3 goes out.

• Runner on First and Second:– U3 goes out:

• Rotate to home .

• Multiple Runners:– Slide when U3 Goes out:

• You have 1st and 2nd.

• NEVER FORGET:– If home umpire vacates the plate…IT IS YOURS.

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U2

• No Runners:– In E:

• Only 2-3 steps into grass.• All fly balls from right fielder in and out to left

fielder in and out.

• Runners on first, first and second, or loaded:– In B.

• Runner on third only:– In E.

• Multiple runners:– U1 goes out:

» Slide to him and cover 1st and 2nd.– U3 goes out:

» Slide to him and cover 3rd (only).

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U3

• Always in D.• Take plays at third from the outside.• U2 inside:

– Fly balls with center fielder moving to you and all the way to the left field line are yours.

• Runner on First and Second:– U1 goes out:

• So what..you have third base (outside).

• Multiple Runners:– Slide when U1 Goes out:

• So what..you have third base (outside).

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Four Man RotationRunner on First

U3 goes Out

U1U3

PL

U2

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Four Man RotationRunner on First and Third

U3 goes Out

U1U3

PL

U2

There is no rotation….slide with multiple runners

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This is not rocket science

• Do your pre-pitch planning!• Relax!• Have fun!• You actually get to “be lazy” on

some plays!• FILL ANY HOLES!• COMMUNICATE!

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