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Who covers second base and switching it on the fly

September 28, 2021 by  
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Today’s video tip is for second basemen and shortstops and it answers the basic question of who covers second base on the steal. More importantly, however, it explains when the middle infielders have to switch that up in the middle of a play. Enjoy!

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