⚾ Situation
You are the first baseman. There are runners on 1st and 2nd with 0 outs.
It's the middle of the game and your team is down by two runs. A ground ball is hit to you.
Where do you throw?
✔ Answer
Throw to 2nd base where the shortstop is covering. You can't get the runner going to 3rd, so start the double play at 2nd.
The SS turns the DP by throwing back to 1st — where you hustle back to cover, or the pitcher covers for you.
💡 Decision Tips
- 0 outs = DP opportunity — always think "turn two" first
- Don't try to get the lead runner at 3rd — it's a longer, harder throw
- SS should be breaking toward 2nd the moment ball is hit to the right side
- After throwing, sprint back to 1st to receive the return throw
- Pitcher must always break toward 1st on any ball hit to the 1B side
ALSO SEE: 1st-1 (R on 1st, 0 outs) · 1st-11 (R on 1st & 2nd, 1 out) · 1st-12 (R on 1st & 2nd, 2 outs)