Man at 3B. Come back to the bag BIG.

When there is a runner at 3B, you need to learn to come back to the bag correctly. Here is how it is done.

Many coaches teach take a lead in foul territory. Many coaches teach come back in fair territory. But, the element that sometimes goes neglected is the idea that runners must go back hunting the 3B's glove.

It may or may not materialize but the runner at 3B should come back to the bag trying to align his body with the glove of the 3B. If the runner does in fact get too much and a play at 3B appears a reality. What we don't want the runner doing is diving back into the bag. This creates a very easy throwing lane for the catcher.

Rather, what the runner at 3B should do is go back very big actually hoping that the catcher's throw hits him in the back. This concept of going in big is certainly difficult to teach because it betrays a natural reaction of protecting oneself.

Easy to teach. Difficult to execute.