Woodside Softball Defenses

When the catcher catches it, she will throw to 2nd, but the pitcher will cut it off and look at the runner on 3rd to see what they are doing

• PICH

• 26

• 24

• 412

Check the runner on 3; if they are going home, throw 4; if they are not going anywhere, throw 1

• H3

• F3

• T3

• 13-1

Players are in their normal defensive positions spots

• REGD

• 13-1

• 13-2

• 13BL

Corners crash, pitcher throws something untouchable, 2nd covers first base, catcher throws to 1

• 42

• 24

• 52

• 26

Check the runner on 2; if they are going 3rd, throw 3; if they are not going anywhere, throw 1

• H3

• F3

• H2

• F2

Bunt Defense

3rd crashes, pitcher crashes, catcher crashes. 1st stays at 1st, 2nd covers 2nd, short covers 3rd. Outfield backs up respective areas

• 13-1

• 13-2

• 13BL

• 21

Bunt Defense:

3rd crashes, pitcher crashes, catcher crashes, 1st crashes, 2nd covers first

Depending on where the runners are, short could cover 3rd or 2nd

If 3rd fields the ball, pitcher may have to cover 3rd, and if 3rd does not field it, they cover 3rd

• 13-1

• 13-2

• 13BL

• T3

Slap defense (exact positioning will vary)

first back and shaded up the middle, 2nd in, short in 5-6 hole, 3rd in

• 13-1

• 13-2

• 13BL

• T3

Double Play depth (positioning may vary)

ALL Infield shifts towards 2nd base

• 21

• 24

• 26

• 412

Runners on 1st and 2nd. Force at 3rd

Pitcher, 3rd, and short go to third

Catcher, 2nd, and 1st go to first

IF up the middle, turn it

• 21

• T3

• H3

• F3