Pickoffs
Catcher Back-Pick at Third
C → 3B behind a walking lead
With a runner taking a big walking lead off third, the catcher fires behind him to the third baseman sneaking back to the bag.
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Coaching notes
Key point
A runner who walks his lead off third is asking to be back-picked — the catcher and third baseman just need a signal and quick feet.
Drill
Catcher-to-third back-pick on a set signal; the third baseman breaks back to the bag as the catcher receives the pitch.
Watch for
No backup behind third — an overthrow here scores the run, so the pitcher and shortstop must rotate in behind the bag.