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At the showcase travel and collegiate softball levels, with a runner on first, less than two outs and ball hit back to the pitcher should the pitcher be taught to A) throw to the 2nd base and expect the SS (certain situations 2B) will get there, B) wait till the SS (or 2B) gets to 2nd base and then throw, C) Lead the SS (or 2B) with the throw even if that means throw not at the bag but in front of the player covering the bag so they can catch the ball then step on the bag in fluid motion?
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Ok, let me clarify because I am not getting answers to the question asked. The ball is hit hard to the pitcher, the pitcher catches it cleanly, the runner wasn't stealing and isn't 2.6 or 2.7 runner. We have a legitamate chance of getting the lead runner and maybe a chance to turn a double play. Do you throw to the bag (albeit possibly leading the SS but still to the bag), to the bag after the shortstop gets there, or lead the shortstop even if that means throwing 3-4 feet before the bag because that is the quickest throw from the pitcher and the shortstop isn't close enough to lead by throwing to the bag.
We had a discussion about this the other day and wanted to get some other opinions.
*** Additional information for clarity***
Ok, let me clarify because I am not getting answers to the question asked. The ball is hit hard to the pitcher, the pitcher catches it cleanly, the runner wasn't stealing and isn't 2.6 or 2.7 runner. We have a legitamate chance of getting the lead runner and maybe a chance to turn a double play. Do you throw to the bag (albeit possibly leading the SS but still to the bag), to the bag after the shortstop gets there, or lead the shortstop even if that means throwing 3-4 feet before the bag because that is the quickest throw from the pitcher and the shortstop isn't close enough to lead by throwing to the bag.
We had a discussion about this the other day and wanted to get some other opinions.