Steals & Coverage
Steal of Third Base
C → 3B, tag at third
A runner steals third. The catcher must step to clear the right-handed batter and fire a strike to the third baseman covering the bag.
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Coaching notes
Key point
Stealing third is about the catcher's footwork — he steps to clear the batter and throws a strike, low to the bag for a quick tag.
Drill
Catcher third-base throws with a hitter in the box; emphasize the jab step to clear and a low, firm throw.
Watch for
Throwing through the batter's box without clearing — a deflected or high throw lets the runner in standing up.