Cut-off person or player: A defensive player positioned in the infield to receive throws directed to a base. Cutoff: See relay. Double play: A play in which two outs are recorded on one batted ball. Double: A two-base hit. Down-and-block technique: An outfield technique used to field ground balls.

What is a cut in softball?

The 3rd baseman assumes the cutoff position on all balls hit directly at the left fielder and towards the left field foul line. (1st baseman is the cutoff to home on all other singles to the outfield.) SS—Shortstop plays the ball and then continues to cover 3rd base if the 3rd baseman is the cut.

What does a cut fastball do?

A cutter is a version of the fastball, designed to move slightly away from the pitcher’s arm-side as it reaches home plate. … When thrown from a right-handed pitcher to a left-handed hitter, or a lefty pitcher to a righty hitter, a cutter will quickly move in toward a hitter’s hands.