Scoring a Double and Triple Plays

John

Updated October 15, 2026 18:01

In this article, we will walk through how to score double and triple plays!

Double and triple plays are always exciting to watch! Let's make sure you can score it correctly when the time comes!

SLHD TIP:

When Full Defensive Stats is enabled, players must be assigned to the correct defensive positions to receive credit for defensive stats.

Learn how to enter starting defensive positions or edit defensive positions during the game.

Scoring a Double Play

In order to score a double play there must be a runner on base and less than 2 outs.

Select the Ball in Play
Select the Double Play at the bottom of the screen under Other
Tap where the ball was hit (if enabled)
Select the type of hit
- Ground Ball
- Fly ball
- Line drive
- Bunt
Select Continue
Identify the defensive players involved in the play.
- If Full Defensive Stats is turned off: Select the defensive players involved from the list by name to tag them for credit.
- If Full Defensive Stats is turned on: Players assigned to the corresponding defensive positions will be tagged automatically. Make sure your defensive positions are assigned correctly before scoring the play.
Select Finish Play
Select the option of what you see on the bases ( i.e Bases Empty)
Confirm what you see under What happened on this play?
Select Finish Play

Scoring a Triple Play

In order to score a triple play there must be 2 runners on base and no outs.

Select the Ball in Play
Select the Triple Play at the bottom of the screen under Other
Tap where the ball was hit (if enabled)
Select the type of ball
- Ground Ball
- Fly ball
- Line drive
Select Continue
Select all the Defensive Players involved in getting the out from the list to tag for credit
Select Finish Play
Select the option of what you see on the bases ( i.e Bases Empty)
Confirm what you see under What happened on this play?
Select Finish Play

SLHD TIP

If you add the opponents lineup you will be prompted to tag the opponents players when your player is out, but you can skip the tag by scrolling to the bottom and pressing skip .

If you don't enter your opponents lineup, you will only be prompted to tag players in outs when your team is fielding.