PITCHER—Will break for an area behind home plate to back up the possible throw from the right fielder to the catcher.

CATCHER—Will be responsible for the plate, setting up for a possible throw from the right fielder. He will help the first baseman get into the proper cut-off position.

FIRST BASEMAN—Once he reads the base hit to right field, he will immediately break for the cut-off position for the right fielder’s possible throw to the plate. The catcher will assist him in getting into the proper cut-off position. He will listen to the catcher for the possible cut-off throw to the plate or to second base.

SECOND BASEMAN—Once he reads the base hit to right field, he will break immediately for first base. He will be responsible for that base hoping to keep the batter-runner from taking a wide turn. Will set up at the base for a possible throw from the first baseman or the catcher. He will let the defense know if the batter-runner breaks for second base.

THIRD BASEMAN—Will be responsible for third base along with watching the runner touch the base. He must be in a position to break toward the first baseman in cut-off position if a ball deflects off him. As soon as he sees that there will be a play at the plate, he will start moving toward the cut-off man. He must be in a position to return to the base for a possible play on the batter-runner.

SHORTSTOP—Will be responsible for second base, preparing for a possible throw to the base from the right fielder if he has no play at the plate. He will listen for the second baseman to let him know if the batter-runner is breaking for second base even though he should be able to see the runner while facing the right fielder. If the ball is thrown by the right fielder to the plate, he will prepare for a possible throw to second base by the first baseman or the catcher.

LEFT FIELDER—As soon as he reads the base hit to right field, he will immediately break for an area behind third base to back up that base on any possible play that might develop where a throw is made to third base. Also in a position to back up the right fielder’s throw to second base.

CENTER FIELDER—Backs up the right fielder. When the right fielder cleanly fields the ball, he will immediately break for an area behind second base to back up any throw made at that base by the first baseman or the catcher.

RIGHT FIELDER—Fields the ball so that he can make a possible play at the plate on the runner who started at second base. If he feels that he has a definite play on that runner, he will throw to the plate through the first baseman serving as the cut-off man. If there is no chance for a play at the plate he will throw the ball to the shortstop at second base to prevent the batter-runner from advancing. He must be aware of backing up first base if a play is made on the batter-runner taking a wide turn

PITCHER—Will break for an area in foul territory so that he is an equal distance between where he needs to be to back up the possible throw to third base or the possible throw to the plate. Once the ball is released by the right fielder, he will break immediately to back up the throw to either third base or the plate.

CATCHER—Will be responsible for the plate, setting up for a possible throw from the right fielder. He will help the first baseman get into the proper cut-off position.

FIRST BASEMAN—Once he reads the base hit to right field he will immediately break for the cut-off position for the right fielder’s possible throw to the plate. The catcher will assist him in getting into the proper cut-off position. He will listen for the catcher for the possible cut-off throw to the plate, to third base, or to second base.

SECOND BASEMAN—Will be responsible for second base preparing for a possible throw to the base by the right fielder if he has no play at the plate or third base. If the ball is thrown by the right fielder to the plate or third base, he will prepare for a possible throw to second base by the catcher, first baseman, third baseman or shortstop. He will watch the runner touch second base.

THIRD BASEMAN—Will be responsible for third base along with watching the runner touch the base. If the right fielder has no play at the plate, he will prepare for a possible throw to third base. He will help the shortstop get into the proper cut-off position. If the ball is thrown to the plate, he will prepare for a possible throw to third base from the catcher or first baseman.

SHORTSTOP—Once he reads the base hit to right field he will immediately break for the cut-off position for the right fielder’s possible throw to third base. The third baseman will assist him in getting into the proper cut-off position. He will listen for the third baseman for the possible cut-off to third base or to the second baseman at second base.

LEFT FIELDER—As soon as he reads the base hit to right field, he will immediately break for an area behind third base to back up that base on any possible play that might develop where a throw is made to third base.

CENTER FIELDER—Backs up the right fielder. When the right fielder cleanly fields the ball, he will immediately break for an area behind second base to back up any throw made at that base.

RIGHT FIELDER—Fields the ball so that he can make a possible play at the plate on the runner who started at second base. If he feels that he has a definite play on that runner he will throw to the plate through the first baseman serving as the cut-off man. If he has no play at the plate he might have a play at third base on the runner who started at first base. In this case, he would throw to the third baseman through the shortstop serving as the cut-off man for the third baseman. If the runner from second base will score without a play and the runner from first base will make third base without a play, he will throw the ball immediately to the second baseman at second base. He must be sure that the throw to second base will not allow the runner at third base to score on the throw. After throwing the ball to the plate or to third base, he will back up second base for a possible throw to that base.

PITCHER—Will break for an area behind home plate to back up the possible throw from the left fielder to the catcher.

CATCHER—Will be responsible for the plate, setting up for a possible throw from the left fielder. He will help the third baseman get into the proper cut-off position.

FIRST BASEMAN—Will be responsible for first base watching the batter-runner touch the base. He will let the defense know if the batter-runner breaks for second base. Is responsible to back up the throw from the left fielder to the second baseman at second base. He should always be prepared to move into cut-off position for the throw from the left fielder to the plate if he sees that the third baseman will be unable to get there.

SECOND BASEMAN—Will be responsible for second base preparing for a possible throw to the base from the left fielder if he has no play at the plate. He will listen for the first baseman to let him know if the batter-runner is breaking for second base. If the ball is thrown by the left fielder to the plate, he will prepare for a possible throw to second base by the third baseman or the catcher.

THIRD BASEMAN—Once he reads the base hit to left field he will immediately break for the cut-off position for the left fielder’s possible throw to the plate. The catcher will assist him in getting into the proper cut-off position. Will listen to the catcher for the possible cut-off throw to the plate or to second base.

SHORTSTOP—If he reads that the base hit to left field is hit well enough that there will be a definite play at the plate, he will break for third base. He will be responsible for third base in case the runner rounds the base and returns. If the shortstop reads that there will be no play at the plate, he will move into the proper cut-off position for the left fielder’s throw to second base.

LEFT FIELDER—Fields the ball so that he can make a possible play at the plate on the runner who started at second base. If he feels that he has a definite play on that runner he will throw to the plate through the third baseman serving as the cut-off man. If there is no chance for a play at the plate, he will throw the ball to the second baseman at second base to prevent the batter-runner from advancing.

CENTER FIELDER—Backs up the left fielder.

RIGHT FIELDER—As soon as the ball is hit he will break for a position behind second base to back up the throw to second base from the third baseman or the catcher.

PITCHER—Will break for an area behind home plate to back up the possible throw by the left fielder to third base or the plate. He must get to the spot which would be an equal distance away from where he needs to be on each directional throw. Once the ball is released to either third base or the plate, he will break for the proper back up position.

CATCHER—Will be responsible for the plate, setting up for a possible throw from the left fielder. He will help the third baseman get into the proper cut-off position.

FIRST BASEMAN—Will be responsible for first base unless he reads that the third baseman is unable to get to the cut-off position for the possible throw to the plate by the left fielder. If so, he will be the cut-off man on this throw. If he stays at first base he will let the defense know if the batter-runner breaks for second base. He will back up the possible throw to second base by the left fielder.

SECOND BASEMAN—Will be responsible for second base preparing for a possible throw to the base by the left fielder if he has no play at the plate or third base. He will listen for the first baseman to let him know if the batter-runner is breaking for second base. If the ball is thrown by the left fielder to the plate or third base, he will prepare for a possible throw to second base from the catcher, third baseman or the shortstop. He will watch the runner touch second base.

THIRD BASEMAN—Once he reads the base hit to left field he will· immediately break for the cut-off position for the left fielder’s possible throw to the plate. The catcher will assist him in getting into the proper cut-off position. He will listen for the catcher for the possible cut-off throw to the plate, to third base, or to second base. If the first baseman has moved into the cut-off position to the plate, the third baseman would return to third base. The first baseman should only be there if there is doubt whether the third baseman can get there in time.

SHORTSTOP—Once he reads the base hit to left field he will immediately break to third base to cover that base on any possible play that might develop. If he sees that the third baseman is close to the base and the first baseman is serving as the cut-off man on the left fielder’s possible throw to the plate, then he will become the cut-off man for the left fielder’s possible throw to third base. He will watch the runner touch third base.

LEFT FIELDER—Fields the ball so that he can make a possible play at the plate on the runner who started at second base. If he feels that he has a definite play on that runner he will throw to the plate through the third baseman serving as the cut-off man. If he has no play at the plate he might have a play to the shortstop at third base on the runner who started at first base. If the runner from second base will score without a play and the runner from first base will make third base without a play, he will throw the ball immediately to the second baseman at second base. He must be sure that the throw to second base will not allow the runner at third base to score on the throw. After throwing to the plate, he will back up third base for a possible play at that base.

CENTER FIELDER—Backs up the left fielder.

RIGHT FIELDER—As soon as he reads the base hit to left field he will break for an area behind second base to back up the possible throw by the third baseman, the catcher or the shortstop to second base.

PITCHER—Will break for an area behind home plate to back up the possible throw from the center fielder to the catcher.

CATCHER—Will be responsible for the plate, setting up for a possible throw from the center fielder. He will help the first baseman get into the proper cut-off position.

FIRST BASEMAN—Once he reads the base hit to center field, he will immediately break for the cut-off position for the center fielder’s possible throw to the plate. The catcher will assist him in getting into the proper cut-off position. He will listen to the catcher for the possible cut-off throw to the plate or to second base. If the ball is thrown by the center fielder to the shortstop at second base, he will back up that throw.

SECOND BASEMAN—Once he reads the base hit to center field, he will immediately break for first base. He will be responsible for that base hoping to keep the batter-runner from taking a wide turn. Will set up at the base for a possible throw from the first baseman or the catcher. He will let the defense know if the batter-runner breaks toward second base.

THIRD BASEMAN—Will be responsible for third base along with watching the runner touch the base. He must be in a position to break toward the mound area if a ball deflects off the first baseman in cut-off position. As soon as he sees that there will be a play at the plate, he will start moving toward the cut-off man. He must be in a position to return to the base for a possible play on the batter-runner.

SHORTSTOP—Will be responsible for second base, preparing for a possible throw to the base from the center fielder if he has no play at the plate. He will listen for the second baseman to let him know if the batter-runner is breaking for second base. If the ball is thrown by the center fielder to the plate, he will prepare for a possible throw to second base by the first baseman or the catcher.

LEFT FIELDER—Backs up the center fielder. When the center fielder cleanly fields the ball, the left fielder will break immediately toward the left field line to back up a possible throw to third base.

CENTER FIELDER—Fields the ball so that he can make a possible play at the plate on the runner who started at second base. If he feels that he has a definite play on that runner, he will throw to the plate through the first baseman serving as the cut-off man. If there is no chance for a play at the plate, he will throw the ball to the shortstop at second base to prevent the batter-runner from advancing. He will be responsible for backing up any throw by the first baseman or catcher to the shortstop at second base.

RIGHT FIELDER—Backs up the center fielder.

PITCHER—Will break for an area in foul territory so that he is an equal distance between where he needs to be to back up the possible throw to third base or the possible throw to the plate. Once the ball is released by the center fielder, he will break immediately to back up the throw to either third base or the plate.

CATCHER—Will be responsible for the plate, setting up for a possible throw from the center fielder. He will help the first baseman get into the proper cut-off position.

FIRST BASEMAN—Once he reads the base hit to center field, he will immediately break for the cut-off position for the center fielder’s possible throw to the plate. The catcher will assist him in getting into the proper cut-off position. He will listen for the catcher for the possible cut-off throw to the plate, to third base, or to second base.

SECOND BASEMAN—Will be responsible for second base preparing for a possible throw to the base by the center fielder if he has no play at the plate or third base. If the ball is thrown by the center fielder to the plate or third base, he will prepare for a possible throw to second base by the catcher, first baseman, third baseman or shortstop. He will watch the runner touch second base.

THIRD BASEMAN—Will be responsible for third base along with watching the runner touch the base. If the center fielder has no play at the plate, he will prepare for a possible throw to third base. He will help the shortstop get into the proper cut-off position. If the ball is thrown to the plate, he will prepare for a possible throw to third base from the catcher or first baseman.

SHORTSTOP—Once he reads the base hit to center field he will immediately break for the cut-off position for the center fielder’s possible throw to third base. The third baseman will assist him in getting into the proper cut-off position. He will listen for the third baseman for the possible cut-off to third base or to the second baseman at second base.

LEFT FIELDER—Backs up the center fielder. When the center fielder cleanly fields the ball, he will break immediately toward the left field line to back up a possible throw to third base.

CENTER FIELDER—Fields the ball so that he can make a possible play at the plate on the runner who started at second base. If he feels that he has a definite play on that runner he will throw to the plate through the first baseman serving as the cut-off man. If he has no play at the plate he might have a play at third base on the runner who started at first base. In this case, he would throw to the third baseman through the shortstop serving as the cut-off man for the third baseman. If the runner from second base will score without a play and the runner from first base will make third base without a play, he will throw the ball immediately to the second baseman at second base. He must be sure that the throw to second base will not allow the runner at third base to score on the throw. After throwing to the plate, he will back up second base for a possible play at that base.

RIGHT FIELDER—Backs up the center fielder. When the center fielder cleanly fields the ball, the right fielder will break immediately toward the area behind second base backing up the possible throw to that base from the shortstop or third baseman.