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Experienced Third Basemen handle screamers by dropping to their knees while keeping their body square to the softball.  The hands move between the knees, the chin tucked into the chest and the shoulders are forward.  The object is keeping the ball in front of the Third Baseman.  Even by just knocking the ball down, the Third Baseman will have plenty of time to make a accurate throw to first to get the out.

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"FIELDING SLOW ROLLERS/BUNTS
Communication
- on slow rollers/bunts between the Pitcher and the Third Baseman, the Third Baseman makes the decision who fields the ball... The Third Baseman calls off the Pitcher.
WITH ONE HAND
Approach - move from right to left into the ball... Glove - scoops or shovel the ball into the glove on the left side of the body... Hands - transfer the ball to the throwing hand... Right Foot - plants square to the target... Left Foot - strides in line with the target... Shoulders - align with the target... Knees - keep the body low instead of upper right...Throwing Arm - fires the ball to the teammate after the "Stride Foot" hits the ground.
WITH TWO HANDS
Same mechanics as "With One Hand", except... Glove - both hands field the ball well in front of the throwing hand foot... Hands - break at the waist... Throwing Arm - moves back into a throwing position... Glove Hand - moves out with a bent arm in front of the chest... Glove Hand Arm - remains bent keeping the glove in front of the chest...."

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  • handle "screamers" hit in their direction

  • directs the play when slow rollers and bunts are hit in their direction

  • works their feet when beginning the 5-4-3 double play
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  • positions themselves at the bag when tagging a runner

  • position themselves on 22 different defensive situations

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