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Reply to "HS catchers backing up infielder's throws at first base"

Catch1721 posted:

Catcher trailing is all about the angle of the throw.  Assuming no runners on, a ground ball hit to 2nd the catcher needs to get in line with the throw, which will be a little more than half way up the line. A ball up the middle or to short, the angle of the throw is heading toward most dugouts so the catcher is basically moving towards the dugout.  Can't say it's a dead on sprint but its not a casual jog either.  A ball hit deep into the hole at short or to 3rd baseman, it's really the RF's job to be the primary back up but the catcher still works towards first in the event the ball takes a funny hop in his direction. 

More good points. Thanks.

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