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First and Third Play Defense Short

Quick, practical first-and-third defensive options that youth and high-school teams can install immediately.

Duration:
About 8 min

Coaching notes

Covers simple, high-percentage plays that take away the free run and force the offense to execute under pressure.

Objectives

Give teams clear, executable first-and-third options.

Coaching cues

Communicate the call early; prioritize the out or the run according to the score; sell the fake.

Common errors

No clear call; hesitation; poor fakes.

Steps

  1. 1. Install 2–3 plays
  2. 2. Walk-through
  3. 3. Live with runners
  4. 4. Game-speed reps
Source: Baseball Instincts

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