Man on 1st. Comebacker to the mound < 2 outs.

Ball gets hit back to the pitcher with runner on 1st. A double play is a posssibility. What should the middle infielders do?

I have heard of some schools that suggest you should not communicate coverage prior to the pitch but I believe it is good to remind the pitcher that a force exists at 2B. Therefore, I am of the opinion that the pitcher should turn and recognize either the SS or the 2B as to who will be at the bag prior to delivering the ball.

If the pitcher does get a comebacker, he needs to turn and throw to a covering middle infielder. Who is at the bag should have already been established but in the heat of the moment sometimes things get complicated. So, what should the infielders do?

I believe that the middle infielders should work in conjunction. One guy covers and the other guy simply points in the direction of the base. The last thing you want is a second middle infielder converging on 2B only to confuse the pitcher.

Some coaches will suggest that the middle infielder should back up the play but I would contend "What is the centerfielder doing?"

See if you can watch the next time a routine comebacker to the mound happens. Notice the actions of the middle guys and I would be curious as to what method they employ.