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The double cutoff is used in situations where the baseball has gotten through, past, between or over an outfielder. One of the many essential skills for a defense, no matter what the level or age. A big brother to the single cutoff, the basic concept is the same, it is just played out at a greater distance from the infield, using two infielders.

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What is a Double Cut? A double cut is a strategy used when a ball is hit to the outfield wall and there will be a long throw in. Two infielders act as cutoffs to help relay the ball in to a base. The "lead" cutoff runs into the shallow outfield and receives the throw from the outfielder.

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On any hit into the gaps or down the lines with no runners on base and the outfielders are unable to cut it off, your shortstop and 2nd baseman (middle infielders) should automatically move into double cutoff position for a throw to third base (you assume the hitter will get a double).

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Double Cutoff Diagrams ~ The Ultimate In Baseball Defensive Teamwork Is Required To Be Successful! Double cutoff diagrams are designed to provide an overall look at the various player responsibilities required in these baseball situations. Within the pages there are situational tips to help your cutoffs run smoothly. No Runners On. Extra Bases.

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A double cut is a type of baseball relay. Anytime a hitter hits an automatic double (a batted ball gets past the outfielder) protocol is to line up for the relay using two infielders - a lead and a trail guy. Of the two infielders in position, the lead cut-off man is expecting to make the throw. The trail man standing 20 - 30 feet behind.

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Double Cuts Double cut, throw from right fielder, play at home plate If you are the trail man in a double cut situationon a ball down the right field line, give the lead guy some room. Some teams do it differently, but a good rule of thumb is to stay 20 - 30 feet behind him.

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Special notes: A double cutoff or tandem cut is not meant to actually make 2 throws to the base. The backup cutoff, so the second baseman in the first image, is there to be sure he gets a good throw if the first cutoff man doesn't. So if the first cutoff man is going to get a bad hop they will communicate to allow the second cutoff man to get.

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The next tow coming back towards the infield are the SS and 2B. It looks like the SS, who was the lead infielder out, cut the ball and threw back to 2B to the 1B who had trailed the batter-runner on the play. When the runner decided not to try for 3B, the Dodgers back picked him. That is a double cutoff, modified on the run, and done to perfection.

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More for Third basemen: Double Cuts and Relays - Baseball Cutoffs and relays diagram for the various scenarios when a relay or double cut is needed. The 3rd baseman may not be involved in the relay, but he still has a role to play. This article helps you know what to expect and provides visual explanations for what's happening on the field.

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Coach Scott Payne runs through a couple of the key points that high school baseball players need to know for double cuts. Show more Show more

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1.A. Single to left fielder, runner on 2nd base. The shortstop will run over to 3rd base and cover the bag. The 3rd baseman is vacating his base so he can be the cut off man to home plate. With the throw going towards home plate, be ready for a ball cut off by the third baseman and thrown to the second base bag.

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Double Cutoff - Runner at First Possible Triple On any hit into the gaps or down the lines with a runner at first and the outfielders are unable to cut it off, your first thought is to try and stop the runner from first from scoring. If the runner has average or better speed, this can be difficult to do.

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Double Cut: *YOUNGER PLAYERS ONLY* The double cut is used on a sure double. Typically a double cut is only used for younger players who do not have the arm strength to get the ball back in to the infield with a single relay throw. Another occasion to use double cut would be on a field that has very deep fences or no fence at all.

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An overview of how to run basic relays and cutoffs in baseball, with some MLB examples along with other tips and tricks.