What does the catcher do on a single with a runner on first?

The job, step by step

The same on all 3 plays below.

1. FieldContact until the ball is caught

   Stay at home plate. The third baseman owns the call on the throw to third; repeat it loud so the shortstop hears it.

2. RelayThe ball on its way in

   Hold the plate. Watch the lead runner in case the play changes direction.

3. AssessThe ball back in the infield

   Remain at home until the ball is dead. Call for the ball back to the pitcher.

Who you work with

• 3BThird baseman owns the call on the throw to third
• SSShortstop is the cutoff man
• PPitcher backs up third

Common mistakes

• Making his own call.

  The man at the base the throw is headed to owns the call. Two different calls from two people is worse than none.

• Leaving the plate to back something up.

  If the runner rounds third and the ball gets away, the next play is at home. The plate has to have someone on it.

The plays

Each one opens the full play: every position's job, the coaching points and the animation.

• Holds the plateRunner on first, single to left field
• Holds the plateRunner on first, single to center field
• Holds the plateRunner on first, single to right field

More catcher jobs

• Backs up firstWhat does the catcher do on a single with nobody on?
• Runs the play at the plateWhat does the catcher call on a single with a runner on second?
• Lines up the relay, makes the callWhat does the catcher do on a double with a runner on first?
• Fields it or calls "One!"What does the catcher do on a bunt with nobody on?
• Calls "Two!" or "One!"What does the catcher call on a bunt with a runner on first?
• Calls "Three!" or "One!"What does the catcher call on a bunt with runners on first and second?
• Stays home for the tagWhat does the catcher do on a squeeze play?

The catcher on every play · All positions