Where does the right fielder stand?

The right fielder will stand outside the diamond and cover the right-third of the outfield. Right fielders are responsible for catching fly balls, preventing triples, backing up first base, and long throws to third base.
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Is right fielder 7 or 9?

Each position conventionally has an associated number, for use in scorekeeping by the official scorer: 1 (pitcher), 2 (catcher), 3 (first baseman), 4 (second baseman), 5 (third baseman), 6 (shortstop), 7 (left fielder), 8 (center fielder), and 9 (right fielder).
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Where the right fielder center fielder and left fielder stand?

The left fielder plays in the area behind the third baseman and shortstop, the center fielder plays well behind second base, and the right fielder plays in the area behind the second baseman and first baseman.
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What position is right fielder?

The right fielder covers the right portion of the outfield grass (when viewing the field from home plate). Right fielders are not required to have as much speed and range as center fielders.
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Do right fielders have the strongest arm?

A right fielder takes pride in his position as he has one of the strongest arms on the team with good hand-eye coordination. They are athletic and have quick reflexes to catch any balls hit their way. Right field is an important position for defense as they often have to make game-changing plays.
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What makes a good right fielder?

Position description

Outfielders must cover large distances, so speed, instincts and quickness to react to the ball are key. They must be able to catch fly balls above their head and on the run, as well as prevent balls hit down the right field foul line from getting past them.
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Is right field the hardest position?

Right field is a position that varies in difficulty depending on the level of baseball being played. In Little League and even high school, rightfield is a bit easier of a position because most players bat righthanded and pull the ball, which results in fewer putout opportunities for the right fielder.
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Can a fielder stand on the base?

- Fielders without the ball often stand on a base or in the base path. Doing so does not make them guilty of obstruction. They're not obstructing unless a runner's advance or path is altered.
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Should a right fielder be left handed?

Right fielder - The right fielder should preferably be a left-handed thrower so that he can better cover and release the ball that is hit down the right field line. However, the strength of his throwing arm has got to be the most important consideration in placing a young man in right field.
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Which outfielder is closest to 3rd base?

Left Fielder

Left fielders typically have the shortest throw, frequently to third base, and they need a powerful arm in case they need to throw to home plate. Left fielders are responsible for catching more outfield hits, because the majority of batters in baseball are right-handed hitters.
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Should right fielder back up first base?

The right fielder needs to back up first base on ground ball plays in the infield, pick off attempts to first base, and bunt plays. He should back up the center fielder on balls hit to the center field, and he should back up second base on balls hit to left field when the left fielder throws it to second.
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Who has the right of way the fielder or the base runner?

Fielders have a right to occupy any space needed to catch or field a batted ball and also must not be hindered while attempting to field a thrown ball. If any member of the batting team (including the coaches) interferes with a fielder's right of way to field a batted ball, the batter shall be declared out.
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What are the 9 positions in baseball field?

There are nine standard positions in baseball; they are governed more by experience and traditional practice than by the rules. They are: pitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, shortstop, left fielder, center fielder and right fielder.
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Is the left fielder 7?

Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the left fielder is assigned the number 7.
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What position is 7 on the baseball field?

Left Fielder (Position #7 on the field chart)
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What is the toughest position in baseball?

But the catcher has the most responsibility of any player on the field, eclipsing even that of the pitcher. Being a catcher is the hardest job in baseball.
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What is the hardest position to play in baseball?

What is this? Hands down the most important position in baseball is the pitcher. It's also the hardest position. Of course, there are different types of pitchers.
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What is the hardest fielding position in baseball?

Hint: It's Shortstop.
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Can baseball fielders stand anywhere?

Other than the pitcher and catcher, all other fielders may position themselves anywhere in fair territory.
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Can a fielder stand in front of the stumps?

No fielder may be standing on or with any part of his body over the pitch (the central strip of the playing area between the wickets). If his body casts a shadow over the pitch, the shadow must not move until after the batter has played (or had the opportunity to play) at the ball.
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What is the rule of fielder?

A fielder will be considered to be behind the popping crease unless the whole of his/her person whether grounded or in the air is in front of this line. In the event of infringement of this Law by any fielder, the striker's end umpire shall call and signal No ball.
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What is the smartest position on the football field?

"The center has to be the brain. He has to be the smartest guy up front, if not the smartest guy on the field, to be able to adapt and make decisions under fire."
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What is the easiest pro position in football?

Because of the relative lack of complexity of their positions, running backs and defensive linemen typically adapt to the NFL more quickly than quarterbacks.
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Ranking NFL position groups from easiest to hardest for rookies
  • DEFENSIVE LINE. ...
  • LINEBACKER. ...
  • WIDE RECEIVER. ...
  • SAFETY. ...
  • CORNERBACK. ...
  • OFFENSIVE LINE. ...
  • TIGHT END. ...
  • QUARTERBACK.
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What is the most demanding position in football?

The most challenging position on offense and perhaps the entire field is quarterback. This player touches the ball almost every play and is responsible for managing the offense with moving the chains and scoring points.
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