What pitchers should do on balls hit to the right side of the infield

It is a pitcher’s responsibility to cover the first base side of the infield on balls hit to the right side. That means ANY ball hit to the right side -- whether or not you've got a shot at picking it up and making a play.

If a pitch is hit between the first and second baseman, sprint directly to first base.

Grab the baseball en route to the bag ONLY if it is a slow-roller and does not take you off your direct path to first base. Otherwise, just keep sprinting over there and leave it for the first baseman to get and throw to you once you get to first base.

Once at first base, cover the bag like a first baseman, because it's likely either he or the second baseman has attempted to field the baseball.

If your second baseman fields it and the first baseman is able to get back to the bag, ease up on your sprint, and let him take it. Get out of the way.