The most important rule is communication. Even if a player technically has priority, they should only take the ball if they clearly call for it.
1. Center Fielder (CF)
• Top priority in the entire field.
• Has priority over all outfielders and infielders.
2. Left Fielder (LF) & Right Fielder (RF)
• Have priority over all infielders.
• RF and LF communicate with each other, but CF still has priority over them.
3. Shortstop (SS)
• Has the highest priority among infielders.
• Has priority over 2B, 3B, 1B, pitcher, and catcher.
4. Second Baseman (2B)
• Has priority over 1B, pitcher, and catcher.
• Yields to the shortstop if both go for the same ball.
5. Third Baseman (3B)
• Has priority over 1B and pitcher.
• Yields to SS on pop-ups in between.
6. First Baseman (1B)
• Typically covers foul territory and pop-ups near the line.
• Yields to 2B and SS.
7. Catcher (C)
• Covers pop-ups around home plate and foul territory.
• Can call off the pitcher, but usually yields to in...
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