3rd BASE COACHING
A Runner Coming From 1st Base or 2nd Base
Stand towards outfield for runners rounding 2nd.
Stand towards home when runners rounding third.
A ball hit to left field, hold runner closer to prevent a cut pick. Stand where you want them to hold.
A ball hit to center or right, let them go farther. Stand where you want them to hold.
Runner on 3rd
Once ball is batted: assist with tag up situations
Action at Base
Runner holds but can run through base, IE turn and look: steady arms, up high, palm open. Stand where you want them to stop
Runner holds but stop on base: steady arms, arms down, finger double pointing to base
Runner slide: waving arms, arms up and down, palms open, direction of slide.
Runner keep running: left arm circle motion, right arm point to next base. yelling 3 or home depending on scenario.
Checkpoint Reminders
Reminder of outs. If 2 outs running on anything.
Be ready for a ball in the dirt
Don’t run into a line drive double play