How to Play Right Fielder in Baseball
Get your glove, uniform, and get ready to play., Position yourself in right center most of the time, because the majority of hitters in little league through college level bat right handed., Be on your toes, never wander around, be alert, and don't...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get your glove
Outfielders usually have gloves a little on the longer side, as the extra extension helps with the tough catches. -
Step 2: uniform
So they will usually hit it into left to center field. ,, Know where to throw the ball in every situation, if you don't, ask a teammate or coach.
This will help you execute more smoothly. (If the first baseman wants to cutoff your throw to the plate on a tagging runner and you know you can throw at a good line to the plate, ignore him.) , Likewise, if the ball is thrown to second base, back up the second baseman, just in case he doesn't field the throw correctly. , Call for the ball, relax, and try to follow the flight of the ball.
At first back up a couple of steps.
It is easier to come in on a ball than try to run backwards. ,, Don't have your arm extended the entire time.
Put your glove out when you are positioned under the ball or when you are ready to extend for the catch. , Try to position yourself so that you merely have to pull your arm back to throw, rather than having to turn your body. , If you miss, retrieve it, and throw it to the cutoff man near second base. , Everyone misses once in a while, including the pros.
Never give up. (Remember, too, when you see others make mistakes that the same thing will happen to you sometimes.
Respect others, and cheer others on.) , Be prepared for a ground ball, and know what to do with it in every situation. , Depending on how many runners are on base you will field differently.
If there are no runners, field it like an infielder would.
If there are runners and you might throw someone out, either charge and field it while running or kneel and field it between your legs to prevent it from getting by. -
Step 3: and get ready to play.
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Step 4: Position yourself in right center most of the time
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Step 5: because the majority of hitters in little league through college level bat right handed.
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Step 6: Be on your toes
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Step 7: never wander around
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Step 8: be alert
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Step 9: and don't daydream.
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Step 10: Know the situation.
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Step 11: When the ball is hit to center
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Step 12: back the center fielder up just in case he misses.
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Step 13: If the ball is hit to you don't panic!
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Step 14: If there are men on base
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Step 15: try to get behind the ball so you can charge in and have momentum for your crow hop
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Step 16: and throw to the cutoff man.
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Step 17: When you run
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Step 18: treat your glove like a hand.
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Step 19: Use two hands to squeeze once the ball hits your glove
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Step 20: your throwing hand trapping the ball in the glove pocket for the catch.
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Step 21: If you catch it
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Step 22: then throw it back to the cut off man.
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Step 23: If you miss
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Step 24: that's okay.
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Step 25: You will get more ground balls than fly balls at most levels of baseball.
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Step 26: On a ground ball
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Step 27: charge the ball until you are ready to field it.
Detailed Guide
Outfielders usually have gloves a little on the longer side, as the extra extension helps with the tough catches.
So they will usually hit it into left to center field. ,, Know where to throw the ball in every situation, if you don't, ask a teammate or coach.
This will help you execute more smoothly. (If the first baseman wants to cutoff your throw to the plate on a tagging runner and you know you can throw at a good line to the plate, ignore him.) , Likewise, if the ball is thrown to second base, back up the second baseman, just in case he doesn't field the throw correctly. , Call for the ball, relax, and try to follow the flight of the ball.
At first back up a couple of steps.
It is easier to come in on a ball than try to run backwards. ,, Don't have your arm extended the entire time.
Put your glove out when you are positioned under the ball or when you are ready to extend for the catch. , Try to position yourself so that you merely have to pull your arm back to throw, rather than having to turn your body. , If you miss, retrieve it, and throw it to the cutoff man near second base. , Everyone misses once in a while, including the pros.
Never give up. (Remember, too, when you see others make mistakes that the same thing will happen to you sometimes.
Respect others, and cheer others on.) , Be prepared for a ground ball, and know what to do with it in every situation. , Depending on how many runners are on base you will field differently.
If there are no runners, field it like an infielder would.
If there are runners and you might throw someone out, either charge and field it while running or kneel and field it between your legs to prevent it from getting by.
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