Outfield Cut-Off Positioning & Technique: A Baseball Guide

Question
What are the proper cutoff positions for balls hit to the outfield?

Answer
Cut-off playsTechnique

1. Cut-off person stands about 35 feet from intended target and in straight ling. Hands up and call for ball.

2. Outfielder throws at cut-off person's head.

3. Person at base yells instructions to 揷ut?and whatever base to throw to (eg. ?" for second base).

4. If throw is on target and runner is advancing the person should be silent and the cut-off person lets the ball go.

Responsibilities:

?First baseman: Throws to home from entire outfield.
?Second baseman: Cut-off throws from right side of outfield to second.
?Short stop: Cut-off throws from left side of outfield to 2b and right side of outfield to third base.