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Ie When bases are occupied and a slow hit ball is fielded by the pitcher to
what base should the pitcher invariably throw unless advised by his catcher? a

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Ile When a bunt is expected, as when the opponent has a runner on first or
on first and second, where should the pitcher throw the ball: (a) for a left~9Mwm:
handed batsman (b) for a righthanded batsman?

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III. If the ball is properly delivered by the pitcher on the above play, what :
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pitcher pitched the ball to the exact spot he intended to and caused the batter
to bunt where the pitcher desired, The pitcher also has listened to his catcher
far directionse Also you have a good fielding pitcher.

IVe With a venull on first base only, what type of ball should the pitcher
deliver to the batsman who shows by dropping his bat that he is going to bunt?+

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Ve When there is/e runner on second base and a base hit is made to the
out field, where should the pitcher station himself in relationship with his
catcher and what two plays are possible on the throwein, granted that the throw=—~
in is in direct line with the catcher?

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in by the outfielders toward the plate is not accurate? ~~

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VIIe On a swinging bunt rolling down the first base line AES shout &
to the pitcher whether to make a play on the ball that looks as if perhaps the é
ball may roll foul? ee Answer. &

VIII. When @ ball is hit by the batsman to the pitcher and a runner stops
running between bases, apparently undecided which base to approach, what
immediate action should the pitcher take?

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IXe Hypothetical play at third base.

Third base is occupied. The runner, seeing that he is a sure puteout
at the plate, stops and tries to get into a runeup play, so that the batter
can get into a scoring position. What immediate action should prompt the
pitcher when the ball is hit to him? Please describe the direction of his

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