Baseball Positions & Roles : How to Play First Base

[jarrodkop]

thats not a first base/catchers glove >.<

[fIuorine]

outfielders glove for first base great tut................lol

[oscar44n]

yeah right its not even a mitt

[MrJayflay]

advantageous. new world in the encyclipidia of my brain.

[MrJayflay]

advantagious. new world in the encyclipidia of my brain.

[ACityscapeFrom1994]

this guy prob played jv highschool ball. uber scrub

[bbjunkie12]

Ha.

[KillCamMultimedia]

I am a first baseman, playing on a national tournament team, and tha is WAY less responsibility than i have. I take cut for home on CF and LF, plus back up throws coming into second from the outfield. Also on a play at the plate, if the pitcher isnt backing up home, i come down the line for backup. This guy is a joke, this is EXTREMELY basic stuff

[SportsGuy2194]

@KillCamMultimedia You take the cut from LF and CF? Who takes the cut from RF...? First baseman usually takes CF and RF and third takes LF.

[KillCamMultimedia]

@SportsGuy2194 Wha i meant, RF and CF, back up a cutoff to second on the left field side

[bac5220]

1:30 - wrong, technically, you're supposed to be more away from the foul line, but if the RF is in foul territory, adjust.

[kandp21]

Im a righty and i play first and do pick off just fine

[brainysnaeha]

@kandp21

Damn,I'm right handed.

There's no better position for me than catcher...

A big guy myself comes with big responsibility I'm just a perfect guy to play catcher.

I think 1st base need someone that has great reflex and fast.

I just don't have that.

[xBloodfatherx]

yay for lefties 

[Charli3sTwin]

no shit 

[525550000]

You suck dick bro

[champ1114]

Haha i didnt even realize how shitty that field is

[champ1114]

haha what a doucher

[xunik]

he stole my hat



[mrtjb9123]

nice sneakers tubby

[BeAst16100]

Dumbass

[backdoorjoker]

This is the worst video I have ever seen! This guy should be thrown in jail for allowing children to view this garbage!!! Kids... LOOK AWAY!!!

[yoohoofan13]

dip shit. me being a first baseman i have to say if you want to learn how to play first base dont watch this video...

[SuperBaseball53]

damn show his fuckin feet

[GoofyGluk]

that is one crappy baseball field

[Gumballs9000]

you never played baseball in your life did you dumbass

[coolbro34]

The second basemen takes the cut. Not first. And you have your legs in between the base if someones on.

[MultiBigdog33]

@coolbro34 not if there is someone on 3 and its a pop fly to right or center then 1st is the cut to home on the tag up.

[BSS14285]

idiot

[Clap1788]

DO you think that we are four?

[louisvillecards22]

first of all you are not supposed to stretch towards the pitcher when youre holding him on

[MrBriansantana]

this guys has never ever played baseball

[brycecube94]

lol this is horrible. if you had no idea how to play first base you would have learned basically nothing

[94ltk]

His glove not even the first baseman's mitt

[GoofyGluk]

@94ltk you don't need one to play first base. its just easier if u have one

[nateman951]

the only time you go out towards the outfield is when it gets past the right fielder but in that case depending on a few things if u double cut. and you wouldnt go nearly as far as he did. u usually wanna keep a good distance away from him,

[moore3248]

0:32 no shit sherlock

[champ1114]

@moore3248 hahahahah



[HeatShotMonsta]

you sir, have failed 

[Eduar21MLB]

ok.im 15 n i know how to play beter then u.! 1)you dont have a first base mit,2)your scuared untillthe ball gets close then u step on the bag so incase off a bad throw to the oppisite side you can get it,3)thats not how you hold a runner!, last but not least you HAVE NEVER PLAYED BASEBALL IN YOUR LIFE.

[charger17000]

wow expert village is soo stupid

[ekacupaj]

@charger17000 lol 1:32 thats a short stops job, and his fielding position is horrible, and he didnt square himself before the throw! DONT LISTEN TO HIM PEOPLE -.-

[TheCerta12]

@ekacupaj no it is the first baseman's job to cut of a throw from right field to homeplate. not the shortstops.

[wDxNaSTy]

dont we also get the cut from center?

[purpleinthehead]

@wDxNaSTy ya all the time hes just a dumbass

[ahtartersauce101]

I miss J.T. Snow. All you have to do is watch him field and you'll learn everything. Just like watching Tony Gwynn hit.

[ahtartersauce101]

No if the outfielder is like mid-field then he should be able to reach the pitcher's mound. If it's off the wall, it's a double cut and the second baseman should be out there and you go to your same spot. If it's down the line it's going off the wall or close enough to it. The farthest you should be out is the baseline. That's the basic zone from baseline to an imaginary line from mid of pitch mound and foul line. If your outfielder can't reach then we got a problem. ;)

[afjohnnyb161]

This dude is a fucking moron.....let a southpaw take it and go sit down on the bench...

[ahtartersauce101]

Dude, epic fail. Why would you run way out to the outer grass line? And why are on the line? If the ball is in the corner the 2nd baseman is out there and you should be basically next to the mound if not maybe a little closer up. Can I get an amen from my fellow left-handers who know what I'm talking about?

[frillyfri]

@ahtartersauce101, thats wat i thought at first but wen the play is at the plate and the ball was hit to right field the first baseman is the cut-off

[MrJacobisKewl]

@ahtartersauce101 Well I'm not a LH but yeah this guy is an idiot. You don't run to the grass especially if your right fielder has a cannon which he should. But if he doesn't you should double cut.

[TheAmericananarchy]

@ahtartersauce101 right handers can play first too, other then that you are exactly correct.

[thizzinmarkie]

no shit dumbass ^^^

[PiPerson95]

CaryHighImp is right.

[naayers69]

he needs to explain the feating position of where you need to be for the pick off and where you need to be determened by the runners and where they are.

[CaryHighImp]

1. at first base you have both heels on the bag to start and then stretch out when the ball is coming at you

2. when first base is a cut off man, he should go to right of the pitchers mound and let the outfielder throw it in.

[youngEsmoove]

2nd base all day

[thunder4310]

OMG this guy sucks!

i play first base right now, but everything he says is so obvious. and i dont think there is problem of reaching out and catching a ground ball and toss it the pitcher covering first, instead of making the 2nd baseman fielding the ground ball.

[SpahrStudios]

@thunder4310 i love playing first base, and yeah this guy is WAY too obvious

[SuperDodgers31]

peas a shit

[SuperDodgers31]

baboso

[SuperDodgers31]

tas bien pendejo

[francbloom18]

He is wrong second baseman cut throws from right field and firstbaseman stay between first and pitcher only to cut throw from right field if there is not chance to get runner com ing from third to home and then he would get the chence having the ball to get runners on first trying to go to second base if the runners tries to advance to second in throw too home plate.

[picklehiesner]

omg this guy is an idiot...."and thats just about all the resposabilities of a first baseman". ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha thanks for summing it all up for us first baseman dude. ha ha ha ha. I cant wait to watch how to be a catcher. HA HA HA HA HA

[71alexisdolphins]

chil hes just teaching basic fundameantals

[Jaiimy33]

Omg, he just dont know anything of first base.

Im 15 years old, and im playing. There's 3 things u need to do on first base,

The Stretch (as far as possible)

To Catch ( even the bad hops)

To Throw ( to make double plays etc.)

Fielding is needed to, but if u can get bad hops u can field to..

[mattman2900]

Okay, first of all, yes this guy is teaching different ways of playing 1st base. It does not mean all of it is wrong. Though I will say that I was taught to go between first and the pitcher to cut a throw form right field.

But there are more than three things a first baseman needs to remember. The three you mentioned are only a few aspects. However, the stretch: I don't care what level you're at HS, College, Pros, etc If the throw is wide and you must come off the bag, come off the bag...

[mattman2900]

secondly: Yes as a first baseman you should be able to scoop bad hops, but as in the stretch if you must, come off the bag. I'd rather my player come off the bag and save a run than to try and stretch for it and miss and allow one or maybe more runs to score.

Third: Double plays. This is not limited to only first base. First baseman don't need to know how to make or turn double plays as in like a second baseman or shortstop. ..

[mattman2900]

In that instance, go to first base and wait for the throw. Now as far as a ground ball to first, if you want to try and turn a double play, check the runner and BE SURE you can get the out, if there's ANY doubt, take the ball to first and get a sure out.

As a coach, my number one rule when you hit a ground ball is...

RUN IT OUT!! Hustle down the line. I don't care if you have no chance of making it, hustle, it may hurry the fielder and force an over throw and walla you're on second, etc.

[Nads10ND]

Horrible I'm 15 and I know more about baseball then this guy

[digma33]

That is not how you hold runners on!! Horrible coaching.

[krystal1710]

I'm wondering why you'd need to tie yourself to the base when trying to pick someone off. It's not a force out, it's a tag out. So why limit your range of movement by sticking your foot to the bag?

[jakerulezzzz]

wat the hell r u talking about the second baseman cuts the throw off!!!!!!!!!!!

[biggametory81]

no if the play is at the plate the 1st baseman is the cutoff man

[doublestackers]

your fucking stupid the first baseman does you dumbass your not a pro

[moneymn9]

hey ive been playing first base since i started playing baseball and i noticed two things about this video that where wrong the first one i noticed was on the pick off you need to open your front leg more toward home plate just in case its a wild pick off second thing i noticed was that when your cutting off the right fielder you don't need to go out that far you need to come in between the dugout and the pitchers mound im just saying mabey you can fix some stuff just in case youmakeanothervideo

[shaka43]

Its been months and you still have your wrong video on the Air. Lets see Question 1) for your video Where does Second go when its hit right field? to the movies?

Question 2) if the ball is thrown a little off towards the catcher from shortstop before  the bag how should he play it. Explain coach ding dong?

And lastly On a drop 3rd strike in what position the player should be standing?

Show me Coach of the year.

[moneymn9]

hey Ive got a reply for your first answer he messed it up your not supposed to go out that far for a cut off for home your supposed to come in between the pitchers mound and the dug out the second is still a cut off for second base and home depends how close the play is and if the play is to close the second base men are supposed to call off the play and bring it to second if there is a play there.... hope i helped....

[sercky]

lol thank you, i had no idea that by getting the ball to first base b4 the runner got there, that that meant he was out. THANK YOU IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW :P

[Basebllr04]

gay

[almostsk8team1968]

he doesnt even have a first baseman glove

[emac012345]

So i dont have a first baseman glove and im the best 1st baseman in the league.

[DaBears708]

i have been playing first base for my team for about 3 years and i have never once used a first baseman glove, and like emac012345, i'm really good.

[quagdingo45]

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[chilen40]

I'd rather die in an auto accident than be the fuckin idiot who posts this shit in all the comment boxes

[ashlandhockey2]

you're stupid if you hold a runner on like that.

you just stand almost on the line on the part of the bag closer to home and just put your glove down by the bag.

[goinggoingcaught]

Aball hit to right, the second baseman should be cutting the ball off?

[Ricoisbannanas]

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[billbobwini]

mark mcgwire took steroids

[StickTheJ]

he left out so much stuff that a first baseman needs to do

[LEP13fms14]

ran out of time? :O

[yankeesrocksoxsuck]

your gay and need to learn how to teach first base

[saundershawaii]

dumb ass his first obligation is the ball first dumb ass boy you can teach good baseball

[MaDRaM77]

ur gay

[safe1nchrist]

wat saunder explained the first responsibility a first baseman needs to do get the ball and that should easily be figured out because everyone on the fields responsibility is to get the ball i totally agree with saunder

[wiso84]

go baseball!!

[wiso84]

go baseball!!!!

[08362923329]

OMG

That's freakin Bushleague.

That guy has no clue about baseball.

[brycecube94]

lets go mets shut up the second basemans is responsible for takin all cutoffs from right field..ur coach is just on crack..

[CodyAllenmusic]

The first baseman takes the cutoff from right field to home.

[JacobRSGHRB]

yup

[cdsplaya]

yes, let's all take tips from the self-proclaimed 1st baseman wearing an outfielders glove... your not in the correct position when you're holding a runner on man...

[awdNYC]

i'm an outfielder who wants to learn how to play 1st, so this helped, thanx.

[safe1nchrist]

but just to let you kno the first responsibility is the ball he forgot i think

[mannnymanny]

first base only takes the cutoff if it is going home secondbasemen takes the other ones hit to the right side. i play first base

[Crusher400]

this guy does not know what the hell he's talking about 2nd basemans cut off from right field. And the first baseman backs up the throws.

[letsgomets525]

no he doesnt dumbass, i play 1st and i know for a fact that i take all the cutoffs to home from right field

[sloopjohnb9]

& center field too

[7674218]

I've been told to take cut offs from right and cover all cut offs by running near the pitchers mound like insurance for ball to stay in play

[sloopjohnb9]

when i play i take cuts to home from both right and center field...center i have to move to get right behind the pitchers mound. but if its like a cut to second, i hang near the bag in case the kid doesnt make it to second and we get a rundown going

[7674218]

ya that basically sums up what i do =0

[iMpuLsioN707]

When the ball is to center or right, I go to the back of the pitchers mound and cut for home.

[homied707]

i play first and this video really helped thanx and cheers

[krechivic]

this video really helps