Infield Positioning - Adjusting for Lefties vs Righties in Baseball

The video tutorial discusses infield positioning strategies for corner infielders when facing lefty and righty hitters. It explains how to adjust the positions of the first and third basemen based on the hitter's handedness and tendency to pull the ball. The tutorial emphasizes playing the percentages to maximize defensive coverage and highlights the differences in positioning strategies between professional and amateur levels.

What is the primary goal of infield positioning when no one is on base and no outs?

• To confuse the batter

• To maximize range

• To prepare for a double play

• To prevent bunts

Why do infielders adjust their positions for a right-handed batter?

• Right-handed batters tend to hit to the opposite field

• Right-handed batters are more likely to bunt

• Right-handed batters tend to pull the ball

• Right-handed batters hit more fly balls

How does the positioning of the first baseman change for a right-handed batter?

• Moves closer to the line

• Moves closer to second base

• Moves farther into the hole

• Stays at the same position

For a left-handed batter, where is the first baseman likely to position themselves?

• In the outfield

• Closer to second base

• Farther from the line

• Closer to the line

What is the main reason for adjusting infield positions based on the batter's handedness?

• To play the percentages

• To confuse the batter

• To prevent home runs

• To increase the chance of a double play

Why is it rare to see opposite-field hits down the line?

• Infielders are always positioned there

• Batters are not skilled enough

• The field is too small

• It's a low-percentage play

What is a common mistake made by amateur baseball players regarding infield positioning?

• They move too much

• They always stand in the same place

• They ignore the outfield

• They focus too much on bunts