Why Do First Basemen Point To The Shortstop?

Why Do First Basemen Point To The Shortstop?

A runner gets to first base and like normal, the first baseman holds him on. While setting up, the first baseman points to the shortstop. The shortstop acknowledges but neither one says a word.

What’s that all about? Well, in today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains what is going on here.