Baseball IQ · Field practice
Play the Situation
Read the field. Make your move. Learn the why.
For leagues that allow leading off. This drill uses a right-handed pitcher. Use your coach’s lead distance and return technique; a heel lift alone does not guarantee a pickoff.
Read the situation
Back up third
One out. A runner is stealing third. You are the left fielder, assigned to back up the catcher’s throw.
Choose your answer → Watch the field → Learn with Coach
Practice complete · Your final coaching message
One last word from Coach Walton
Coach’s answer
Why this play works
Review your question & answer
Make your decision
What would you do?
Choose one answer. Then watch what happens on the Field tab.
Where should you move before the throw arrives?
Watch the pitcher first to unlock your answers.
Setup paused. Return to Field to finish watching, then choose your answer.
Preparing your lesson…
Read the throw. Find the space behind the receiving fielder.
Ask Coach about this situation
Read the situation with Coach WaltonAsk for a hint, or ask why a play works. Your current situation is included.
Watch the setup, then return to the question.
Put your reads into action
Play the Inning
Tap to hit or pitch, watch the action, and learn the smart throw in a quick baseball inning.