3-6-3 Double Play

3-6-3 dou*ble play

Definition

1. This is one method of a double play where the first baseman (3) fields a ground ball, does not step on first base and throws to the shortstop (6) at second base for the force out. After the shortstop steps on the second base, he then returns the throw to the first baseman (3) to complete the double play at first base. The numbers refer to the player’s position number.

Example

1. The first baseman fields the ball and makes a quick turn to second base where the shortstop then completes the 3-6-3 double play.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Baseball
2. Softball