outfielding

Catching fly balls

Outfielding is the defensive play performed by baseball or cricket players positioned in the outfield—the area farthest from the batter.

The term covers catching fly balls, fielding ground balls, and throwing to prevent runners from advancing: Their outfielding was spectacular all season.

Good outfielding requires speed, arm strength, and judgment of ball trajectory.

defense

catch

Seize or snag

throwPropel by arm motion
gloveFitted hand covering
positioningArranging in specific locations

range · tracking · relay · cut-off · back-up · judgment · communication · assist · error · charging

teamwork

communication

Exchanging ideas or information

relayStage-by-stage transmission
cut-offSeparated or terminated
back-upSecondary or supporting resource

priority · coordination · overlap · handoff

athleticism

speed

Rate of motion

agilityQuickness and ease
rangeExtent of variation
quicknessState of being fast

jumping · tracking · reaction · acceleration · explosiveness · stamina · coordination · diving · sliding

strategy

shift

Movement or work period

alignmentCorrect relative positioning
depthDistance below surface
positioningArranging in specific locations

anticipation · analytics · scouting · situational · zone · matchup · communication · shading

positions

left-field

Unconventional, surprisingly strange

grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
fenceBoundary structure between properties
gapUnfilled space between

wall

Opposites

field position in baseball

outfieldinginfielding

Defense near the bases

catching · pitching

baseball role type

outfieldingbatting

Swinging at pitches

hitting · offense · baserunning · at-bat · plate appearance

Family

outfield, outfielder, outfielders, outfields

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