With regards to a situation with a runner at 2nd only. In this video, it suggests that the catcher remain at the plate on an infield ground ball. I think most catchers do this. However, I remember watching a College World Series game where one of the teams routinely had their catcher back-up 1st on infield grounders (even with a runner at 2nd!) as the pitcher seemed to be the one responsible for the plate. To me, this seemed smart because, if the throw got past the first baseman, there will likely be nobody there if the catcher doesn't back-up and the runner from 2nd could score. The catcher backing up 1st and the pitcher covering home could save a run if the ball gets past the first baseman because, by far, the catcher is the most effective back-up at 1st - not the 2nd baseman nor the right fielder.
Very good points. As long as the whole team is on the same page. With youth baseball the base paths are shorter so the right fielder and 2nd baseman are closer to make backing up work. Also, in Little League they don't hold runners, so the 2nd baseman won't be too far to back up as may be the case in College so that's not an issue either. On the larger field the variables do change and pitchers typically know to back up plays at home with runners in scoring position, so having them cover home if the catcher needs to leave is the obvious choice. So all that to say, with the full size field teams may decide to work it as you mention.
@@MJHBaseball Catchers are usually in charge of directing the pitcher. Examples: 1) When the ball is hit to the right side, a catcher should tell the pitcher "Cover the bag!" 2) After a big hit with runners on base, it's common for pitchers to stay in the middle of the field and pout instead of doing his back-up duties. The catcher should wake the pitcher up and say something like "Back-up 3rd!" 3) In the situation we're talking about, when the catcher is leaving the plate uncovered as he's running to back-up 1st, he should tell the pitcher "Cover home!" You don't really need the "whole team" on the same page. It's simply a matter of communication between the pitcher and catcher. MLB teams don't like their pitchers performing such duties, however. In youth league ball, the pitcher is usually one of the better athletes and is more than capable of adequately covering home. The catcher backing-up 1st with a runner on 2nd can definitely save a run on an overthrow.
As the catcher, he is the on field commander. He sees the whole field every play. His back up role must be inherent and almost second nature (or done without thought).
Ball hit ti left side with nobody on then left fielder backs up first cause of angle of throw and nothing else to do! Ball hit up middle or really to second baseball them left fielder is moving toward the hit ball and the angle of the throw is so the catcher is backup...same as when turning 2 cause throw is coming from second base! Seen few plays where ball gets by the second baseman and rolls to fence cause little league coach has right fielder drilled to BACK UP FIRST when any ball his hit! I still like to send the catcher with nobody on down to first in case of where first baseman tryd to scoop ball and deflects it to his left! If it's a wide throw and no glove is put on it then its deff angles down to right field and that's who should deff be there at fence to recover that one!
I have to completely disagree with a catcher backing up a 5-3 play. It's not worth his stamina running that much for a very rare scenario in which the ball deflects in his direction.
Thanks for the comment. This is different on that small field. But you're right. Game situation, field condition, temperature/ humidity, etc... It all plays into how aggressive a catcher backs that up or not. Second baseman and right fielder should be the back up with no runner's on base.
This is why the video starts by saying how and when catcher's back up is not universally agreed to. This video is one option and depending on the team, players, coach, etc...the times you back up first and who covers what bag is going to vary. On a 5-3 play, a missed ball will travel out to the outfield (depending on the field layout of course). There are two other players on the field who would reach that long before the catcher in his gear trying to beat the right fielder to a ball in right field. But, yes, the pitcher would have to if the catcher left. Thanks for commenting.
The little league World Series is awful. It does not prepare kids for middle school ball where the mound is 60 ft 6 in in stead of 46 and 90 foot bases instead of 60. Pitchers don't know how to hold runners and catchers don't have to throw out runners
may be one of the hardest, but in my opinion the most fun
JG Beats deffinently
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its not fun when u get hit by a bat and then u have a grape finger and can’t play
that happend to me
Yeah it is
xdmexicanmemes that’s why you keep you hang behind your back
With regards to a situation with a runner at 2nd only. In this video, it suggests that the catcher remain at the plate on an infield ground ball. I think most catchers do this. However, I remember watching a College World Series game where one of the teams routinely had their catcher back-up 1st on infield grounders (even with a runner at 2nd!) as the pitcher seemed to be the one responsible for the plate. To me, this seemed smart because, if the throw got past the first baseman, there will likely be nobody there if the catcher doesn't back-up and the runner from 2nd could score. The catcher backing up 1st and the pitcher covering home could save a run if the ball gets past the first baseman because, by far, the catcher is the most effective back-up at 1st - not the 2nd baseman nor the right fielder.
Very good points. As long as the whole team is on the same page. With youth baseball the base paths are shorter so the right fielder and 2nd baseman are closer to make backing up work. Also, in Little League they don't hold runners, so the 2nd baseman won't be too far to back up as may be the case in College so that's not an issue either. On the larger field the variables do change and pitchers typically know to back up plays at home with runners in scoring position, so having them cover home if the catcher needs to leave is the obvious choice. So all that to say, with the full size field teams may decide to work it as you mention.
@@MJHBaseball Catchers are usually in charge of directing the pitcher. Examples: 1) When the ball is hit to the right side, a catcher should tell the pitcher "Cover the bag!" 2) After a big hit with runners on base, it's common for pitchers to stay in the middle of the field and pout instead of doing his back-up duties. The catcher should wake the pitcher up and say something like "Back-up 3rd!" 3) In the situation we're talking about, when the catcher is leaving the plate uncovered as he's running to back-up 1st, he should tell the pitcher "Cover home!"
You don't really need the "whole team" on the same page. It's simply a matter of communication between the pitcher and catcher. MLB teams don't like their pitchers performing such duties, however. In youth league ball, the pitcher is usually one of the better athletes and is more than capable of adequately covering home.
The catcher backing-up 1st with a runner on 2nd can definitely save a run on an overthrow.
As the catcher, he is the on field commander. He sees the whole field every play. His back up role must be inherent and almost second nature (or done without thought).
Helpful video because I'm a catcher
9-3! My favorite "that's bush league!" play. Love doing that stuff.
In my opinion hardest positions
Catcher
Pitcher
SS
First
3rd
2nd
Center
Left
Right
i thinks its pitcher, catcher, SS, 3B, CF, LF 2B, RF but LF and 2B are interchangeable
@@angelise920 what about first?
Ball hit ti left side with nobody on then left fielder backs up first cause of angle of throw and nothing else to do! Ball hit up middle or really to second baseball them left fielder is moving toward the hit ball and the angle of the throw is so the catcher is backup...same as when turning 2 cause throw is coming from second base! Seen few plays where ball gets by the second baseman and rolls to fence cause little league coach has right fielder drilled to BACK UP FIRST when any ball his hit! I still like to send the catcher with nobody on down to first in case of where first baseman tryd to scoop ball and deflects it to his left! If it's a wide throw and no glove is put on it then its deff angles down to right field and that's who should deff be there at fence to recover that one!
At 3:44 I played that exact team, we beat em 9-3
I think that the catcher should backup and go as far as he can and let the pitcher cover home plate but that’s just my veiw
I have to completely disagree with a catcher backing up a 5-3 play. It's not worth his stamina running that much for a very rare scenario in which the ball deflects in his direction.
Thanks for the comment. This is different on that small field. But you're right. Game situation, field condition, temperature/ humidity, etc... It all plays into how aggressive a catcher backs that up or not. Second baseman and right fielder should be the back up with no runner's on base.
2:12 the pitcher would be able to cover home plate
This is why the video starts by saying how and when catcher's back up is not universally agreed to. This video is one option and depending on the team, players, coach, etc...the times you back up first and who covers what bag is going to vary.
On a 5-3 play, a missed ball will travel out to the outfield (depending on the field layout of course). There are two other players on the field who would reach that long before the catcher in his gear trying to beat the right fielder to a ball in right field.
But, yes, the pitcher would have to if the catcher left. Thanks for commenting.
My rule. Catcher missed a back up he belongs at, run 1 lap. He will learn quickly
The little league World Series is awful. It does not prepare kids for middle school ball where the mound is 60 ft 6 in in stead of 46 and 90 foot bases instead of 60. Pitchers don't know how to hold runners and catchers don't have to throw out runners
And not to mention most of these kids which should be the best among there age don't make the adjustment to make it to the show.
also, parents cheating to build up teams. but that happens in all tournaments in all sports. just the way LittleLeague is propped up.
PatO Gaming they are not the best among their age 70% of them are 13 aka pitchers thowing 75+ batting 1-6
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Revius Green you were second sorry