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By: Daque

I use a variation of what you have said. I have F6 cover 2nd and F4 get between F1 and 2nd base. F4 follows the throw to 2nd with his glove and if R3 breaks for home, intercepts the ball and throws home. F2 is then alert for R1 continuing to 3rd on his steal. If R3 doesn't go, he lets the ball go through to F6 and the tag. F6 is also alert for R3 breaking for hme. F4 is standing facing R3 with his right foot back and is ready for the throw with only the step with the left foot. The whole thing hinges on having a catcher with an arm sufficient to throw a frozen rope to 2nd, one that is not above the reach of F4. It takes a lot of practice but, like you said, pays off more than not. It is not unusual to get the runner at home and the other runner at 3rd for a double play. A variation has F2 make a strong fake throw to 2nd and then throw to 3rd instead. F2 lets the infielders know what is going on by adjusting his shin guards for a throw to 2nd and his face mask for a throw to 3rd. This not an esy play for youngsters and you must be willing to give up some runs and, perhaps, games before they get it down. But when it works, it is a thing of beauty and a demoralizer for the other team.

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