Defensive playbook

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Mar 29, 2014
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I am coaching our 12U team (with an average age just under 10), and I'm putting together a booklet for the kids first meeting that they can take home & learn where the plays would be in the usual situations (ie. runner on 1st, hit to left...etc). I would think that there's something like this out there, and would rather not spend a couple hours recreating it all (plus, I'm sure someone else has put it into a better format than what I can come up with).

Thanks!

Scott
 
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The reason what you're looking for is not readily available is that it would be a waste of time. A written, softball playbook for 10yo's? Teach them their defensive responsibilities on the field.
 

marriard

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Ball, Base, Backup in that order.

If they follow that on every ball in play they'll be able to play most positions just fine at this age. It is simple, easy to remember and easy for you to coach (ok, you knew you couldn't get the ball, so what should you do next?)

(Get the ball, if you can't then do you need to cover a base, if not then move to back up a throw)
 
Sep 29, 2013
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I have one from ASA but its too large to add here. Its called Playbook of Defensives situations.
I agree with these guys though stick with the basics - BBB.
Heres a cut and paste from it

Softball Playbook
Single to Left Field (No One on Base)
Goal: The goal in this situation is to keep the runner from reaching 2nd base.
LF—Left fielder fields the ball in the most secure way possible, preferably the same way an
infielder would. It’s also acceptable to drop to one knee if the outfield is rough. On a ball
hit down the line or in the gap, the left fielder must be prepared for a possible play at 2nd
base. The fielder will throw the ball to the cutoff or directly to 2nd base in case of a play
there.
CF—Center fielder moves toward the left fielder to back up the play.
SS—Shortstop plays the ball and retreats to a cutoff position in line with 2nd base, if possible. If
the shortstop cannot get to cutoff position, the throw goes directly to second base.
2B—Second baseman cover 2nd base in case of a potential play at that base.
RF—Right fielder moves into a backup position in line with the throw to 2nd base. The fielder
must maintain proper distance to easily get to a poor throw.
3B—Third baseman covers 3rd base.
1B—First baseman watches the runner touch 1st base and then moves to a position to cover 1st
base for a potential play on the batter-runner.
C—Catcher should maintain position at home plate.
P—Pitcher should move to a position behind the pitching rubber to back up the play in case of
an errant throw.

Its 17 pages.
 

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