⚾ Situation
You are the first baseman. There are runners on 1st and 2nd with 1 out.
A left-handed batter hits a line drive right at you. You catch it cleanly.
Where do you go?
✔ Answer
Double up the runner at 1st. Catching the line drive is out #2. The runner on 1st likely broke on contact — step on the bag before he can get back.
Look quickly — you're right there at 1st base, so chances are you can beat the runner back. That's the inning.
💡 Decision Tips
- Catch first — secure the out before thinking about the double play
- Runners often break on contact with 1 out — R1 will likely be off the bag
- You're closest to 1st base, so that's the easiest double-up
- If R1 stayed put but R2 left early, throw to 2nd for the double play there
- Look and decide quickly — hesitation loses the double play
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