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When starting the 6-4-3 double play with balls hit to the Shortstop's right, the Shortstop either uses an underhand toss or takes a slight step with the left foot to open the body toward second base before making the throw.

With a runner at first and less than two outs, the Shortstop always plays at double play depth... two steps in and two steps closer to the bag.

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To demonstrate how concise and detailed, yet how easy-to-read "EFFECTIVE SHORTSTOP MECHANICS" is for the user,  the actual text for "Finishing Double Plays," one of over 14 topics from this brochure, reads as follows:

"FINISHING DOUBLE PLAYS
4-6-3 Double Plays
Movement - as quickly as possible to the bag... Mental Preparation - get ready for the toughest throw possible... Feet - both feet behind second base… Shoulders - square to the first base line... Hands - both hands catch the ball at chest level transferring the ball for the throw… Glove Side Foot - steps into the ballThrowing Side Foot - drags across the base in front of the left foot... gets the shortstop into the air to avoid sliding runners.
3-6-3 Double Plays
The mechanics are the same as above with these exceptions. Feet - on the inside of second base… Glove Side Foot - as the catch is made, on the bag… Foot Movement - takes a modified "crow hop", glove side foot moves in front of the throwing side foot, then the throwing side foot kicks in front of the other foot to throw the ball..."

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