1B or 2B as 1st cut on SDPT down the line

Conventional baseball thinking has the 2B and SS double as the tandem relay on Sure Double Possible Triples. However, some programs and teams use the 1B on that ball down the rightfield line. Why?

Well, the rationale for thinking along these lines is because the SS just might not be able to get to the line. If the SS is late in backing up the 1st cut, then why not have him and the 1B switch responsibilities?

In fact, one of the more documented baseball plays in recent history represents this exact topic. Derek Jeter in a playoff game against the Oakland A's. Many baseball people called the play remarkable. In actuality, it was Derek Jeter remembering where he was supposed to be on the play as the Yankees may have had the 1B be the 1st cut rather than the 2nd cut. Jeter came scrambling into the middle of the infield late to the position he was to be in from the beginning. His tardiness was recognized as very alert baseball.

Regardless of who goes out in tandem, the concept is the same. A double relay as the 1st cut and a 2nd cut around the pitchers mound. Both cuts are set up to give the defense the ability to switch the direction of the throw as quickly as possible.

If you have a chance, Youtube the Derek Jeter relay play and watch Derek get to his position late. It's an uncommon manner in which to teach this relay but professional baseball players have the time and energy to teach this. It makes sense if all involved can process it. Jeter almost didn't.