3 different tags that every infielder should know how to do! Tags are a small part of the game, but can change an entire outcome by getting good at the little details. 1) Straight Down: Let ball travel, get the glove working above the ball allowing you to have the glove action moving down at the time that you catch. Opposed from staying in one place to catch then moving afterwards. 2) Backhand: when the throw is left of bag, young fielders will try to wait off or catch a forehand, then scramble back to the bag. Instead hold your ground, turn it into a backhand catch and get the glove action moving back towards the runner as you catch! 3) Left foot attack: when the throw takes you back down the line, were trying to attack ball with our left foot. This allows us to stay out of the baseline to avoid injury or a collision. When we catch with the left foot attack, the goal is to simply catch a piece of the runner. A Foot, leg, calf, or even just the jersey. Swipe the tag while you’re st...