⚾ Situation
You are the first baseman. There is a runner on 1st and there are no outs.
The ball is grounded to you.
Where do you throw the ball?
✔ Answer
Cut the lead runner down by throwing to 2nd where your shortstop should be covering.
It is always more important to keep a runner out of scoring position if at all possible.
💡 Decision Tips
- Shortstop covers 2nd on balls hit to the right side
- Getting the lead runner prevents scoring position
- Same play applies with 1 out (see 1st-2)
- With 2 outs, step on 1st instead (see 1st-3)
ALSO SEE: 1st-2 (same play, 1 out) · 1st-3 (2 outs — different!)