SS and 2nd depth

quincy said:

I struggle with how 2nd plays closer in then SS.

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KCPhoto said:

2nd is usually a weaker player than the rest of the infield. That's why I play them deep too. If SS & 2nd are equal, 2nd can be in some because hits to the right side are generally weaker than hits to the left. Same reason least experienced player goes to right field.

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canyonjoe said:

I don't know what level you are playing, but I've found that not having a good 2B will kill you.

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quincy said:

DD plays 2nd more then any other position.

Let that slide.

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KCPhoto said:

A small independent middle school where every girl that shows for tryouts makes the team and a C level travel team where we do fundraising to get tournament fees.

We don't have tryouts for positions, too few kids. When planning defense, we find the 2 toughest kids for catcher and 3rd. Good gloves and arms, but not the fastest.

1st base, we look for the best glove only. It's OK if throwing is not very strong or accurate.

For middle infielders, the quickest with a good glove and stronger arm goes to SS. Lesser arm goes to 2nd.

This is what I mean about putting our weaker infielder at 2nd. Her glove is not as good as 1st, her arm can't match 3rd and she's not as quick as SS. 2nd is generally the last position we fill based on our perceived requirements for other positions. Hopefully 2nd is a well rounded player.

Did I climb out of this hole or am I only digging it deeper?

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quincy said:

I struggle with how 2nd plays closer in then SS.

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WHEREAMI said:

fills weaker (off the end of bat hits) .

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