How good is your team’s defense? This can be measured by its number of Unearned Bases Allowed (UBA) . These are any bases reached by Baserunners as a result of a defensive misplay, mental or physical. It also includes misplays relating to cutoffs & relays . This book will definitely help your team improve its ability to reduce their UBA. During post-game debriefing, plays resulting in UBA are identified & discussed. This creates opportunities for players to learn from their misplays and establish individual & team oriented goals. The game is about having the ability to properly execute routine plays as well as making the right decisions on a regular basis. When a team can have consistency/success at limiting the number of Unearned Bases Allowed , the number of Runs Allowed will take care of itself. This book provides proven & effective defensive strategies and drills for different aspects of the game including… 1. Defensive positioning for infielders. 2. Pre-pitch assessment . • A nticipating possible plays & options . • What to expect in different ROB situations . • Bunt defense. • Defensive drills for different ROB situations. • Infield Game Simulation drills by position (IGS) . • Cutoffs & Relays … ◦ Outfielders anticipating possible plays based on different ROB situations. ◦ Singles to the outfield defense for different ROB situations. ◦ Extra base hit defense. • Infield/Outfield game simulation drills. • (R1-R3) Situations including… ◦ What to expect from the opposing team on offense. ◦ E xecuting rundowns. ◦ Various defensive strategies. ◦ Bunt defense. ◦ Pick-off plays at 3rd base. ◦ Modified pick-off play at 3rd base. ◦ Pop-up behind 3rd base or 1st base in (R1-R3) situation . ◦ (R2) + Passed Ball on Strike 3 / BR Doesn’t Stop at 1st Base . ◦ (R3) + Ball 4 / BR doesn’t stop at 1st base .