Ground Ball to Deep Right Field, Runners on 2nd and 3rd
One out and two runners in scoring position: a deep right-field ground ball requires a timely target, a chosen relay system and separate ball/throw backups.
With one out and runners on second and third, the right fielder first controls the deep fair ball. A runner from third trying home is not forced and must be tagged; a home throw is only one conditional choice. In one clearly hypothetical team plan, second baseman cuts a timely right-field-to-home throw while shortstop owns second, catcher receives and pitcher backs home if reachable.
The right-field quiz has no automatic home throw
One out, R2 and R3. A fair ground ball reaches deep right field. Before writing 'throw home,' ask who has secured it, where each runner is now, whether the right fielder has a controlled throwing lane, and whether a tag at home can beat R3. A deep pickup often takes long enough for a direct home attempt to be hopeless. 'Cut/hold' can keep the batter-runner and R2 from advancing on a desperate throw.
With only runners at second and third at contact, R3 is not forced to score; R2 is not forced to third either because first was open. Batter-runner can be forced at first on the uncaught fair ball if a timely play still exists. A home receiver must possess the ball and TAG R3 before the runner touches home. If someone proposes simply touching the plate for a force, stop the rep and correct the runner state.
One hypothetical, internally consistent home option
Suppose right fielder retrieves cleanly, R3 has a realistic home-play window, and this team has practiced a second-baseman right-side-to-home cutoff. Right fielder throws a controlled ball through that lane; second baseman is cutoff, catcher is home receiver/tagger, and shortstop replaces second baseman at second for R2's return or batter-runner continuation. Third baseman owns third for R2's possible advance or R3's retreat. First baseman holds first for the batter-runner while relevant. Pitcher develops the backside home-throw backup only if the field, lane and release timing make arrival possible. Center fielder backs the batted ball behind right fielder; left fielder retains left-side/third continuation awareness rather than being assigned remote right-field pickup or plate backup.
That is a transparent coaching synthesis, NOT a Perfect Game rule, an adopted user's choice, a source-certified nine-player chart, or a validated Freeze Baseball app map. It is not a promise that second baseman, pitcher or any backup can reach those lanes on your field. Pro Baseball Insider describes a right-center double-cut with second baseman lead and shortstop trailing; that older-player deep-gap system is a different option, not permission to call shortstop the second-base receiver and trailing relay at the same time.
A later target changes the arrangement
If the catcher calls hold, the second baseman can cut and secure the throw or the right fielder can retain it as directed. Name the new ball owner, check R2/R3 and batter-runner, and only then consider a throw to a covered base. If home is abandoned in favor of third, third baseman must be the receiver for a TAG on R2 if off base; the cutoff lane and any backup must be reconsidered. A second baseman who cuts toward home cannot also claim to be the second-base receiver for a subsequent throw unless the defense has safely reset roles.
If the ball gets past right fielder, center fielder's first responsibility is containment of the batted ball. The defense now faces a different ball owner, depth and runner timing. If a home relay overthrows the catcher, a reachable pitcher becomes recovery fielder and should stop the ball before attempting another play. The original right fielder's throw and the new recovery throw cannot share an assumed target without a fresh call.
A simple practice progression
Run three versions: clean pickup with timely home tag, pickup with R3 already safe and a hold, then a ball past right fielder. Before each pitch, identify one out, R2/R3, no home force and your team's chosen relay system. At contact, right fielder and batted-ball backup move. At control, caller states one target and receiver; cutoff aligns on that line; base owners confirm; a throw backup goes beyond the selected receiver only when reachable. After a miss, identify a new ball owner and reset.
Freeze Baseball generates random ground, fly and line-drive scenarios, invites players to place nine defenders, and explains spots in the Why panel. This field exercise is a conditional instructional illustration, not evidence that an exact deep-right R2/R3 rotation exists or is graded in the app.
Common questions
Who cuts a deep right-field throw home?
A team may practice a second-baseman cutoff for this hypothetical right-side home plan; other coherent systems exist. Select the target and name the vacated-base owner before throwing.
Is the runner from third forced home with runners on second and third?
No. The catcher needs a tag on an ordinary home play; there is no home force with first base empty.
Who backs the deep right-field ball?
An adjacent outfielder such as center fielder can back the batted ball. A separate, reachable player may back a selected throw beyond its receiver; those jobs are not interchangeable.