re: First baseman had wrong foot on the bag restricting his ability to stretch for the throw

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The most difficult catch in that position would be an errant throw to the inside of the field which might sail into the outfield.

The target to throw at is 3-4’ from the bag in fair play. An errant throw further towards second base and all the first baseman has to do is open up his stance or worst case step off to make the catch.

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Which is what I said to do but with his right foot against the base. Your comment to open up his stance is what I said is achievable by stretching. I don't believe the throw was 15 feet off target as it seemed to be close enough that it could have been caught with the right foot against the bag. But if not then as you said Jones has to step laterally with his gloved hand leading and should still keep the ball in the field of play.