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# Runners on 1st and 3rd

# Infield playing double play depth

# As the pitch is thrown the hitter squares to bunt
# The runner at third breaks hard toward home
# The runner at first does a straight steal

# First baseman yells “GOING” and breaks home to help cover the bunt
# Second baseman rotates to cover first while short sees the runner coming and begins to cover second
# Third baseman yells “GOING” and covers the bag
# The catcher is prepared to cover the plate on a Squeeze play.

# The hitter pulls back on the bunt and lets the pitch go through
# The runner at third retreats back to third
# The runner at first is 2/3 way to second before the catcher realizes the Suicide Squeeze is not in play.

# Second base has been stolen without a throw from the catcher to second
# The runner at third must be careful to watch the catcher

# If he throws to second immediately, he must be ready to steal home
# If he throws to third, he must be under control enough to get back to the back safely.

# It is really important for the hitter to square as soon as the pitcher begins his motion.
# It is also really important for the hitter to try to block the vision of the catcher by squaring over the plate and pulling back at the last possible moment.

# This play works best with a left-handed hitter up because they naturally block the runner at first.

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