The team playing the "defensive half" has nine players in the field. The "pitcher" is positioned in the home base. A "catcher" plays in the infield on the side of the second base. Each of the three bases has its "baseman" and an additional two "shortstops" playing close to the second and third bases. Two "outfielders" cover the outfield. Players can switch their places and position themselves to the field wherever they want. Different positioning is used in different situations, when the defensive team can expect a certain type of hit. This is usually determined by the location of the offensive team's point runner. Special tactics could even be made against a certain batter.