First & Third

First & Third: Concede the Run, Take the Out

Throw through to 2B; bank the out, let R3 score

Sometimes the right play is the simple one: throw straight through to second, take the sure out, and concede the run from third. A pre-pitch team decision based on score and outs.

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Coaching notes

Key point

Know the score and the outs BEFORE the pitch — sometimes the smart play is to concede the run and bank the out, no heroics.

Drill

Situation cards: call out score/outs/inning and have the team shout the plan (cut, throw-through, or concede) before each rep.

Watch for

A defense that 'concedes' but then airmails second anyway — if you're taking the out, make the routine throw and get it.