On balls hit right at the third baseman the third baseman must knock the ball down and make the throw across the field for the out. With a runner at first a decision must be made to go for the lead runner or to take the out at first base. With a runner at second base or third base the runner must be held at their base for making the throw to first.The third baseman will play approximately half way between third base and home plate. it depends on the strength of the third baseman's arm, your speed in charging bunts, and ability to return to the base. Third base is a reaction position and the person at that position must have some of the quickest reactions on the team.