As the pitcher is is the windup or the stretch, you should work on you timing to have some pre-pitch movement.
A middle infielder (SS-2B) can position themselves a couple of steps behind standard play position and "creep" slowly on the balls of your feet, in a slightly crouched position. The creep should take you to standard play position at the same time the ball crosses the plate; this could assist you with getting an earlier jump on the ball.
A corner infielder (3B, 1B) may want to use a slight "wiggle" in a partially crouched position as the ball crosses the plate. Be ready for a quick movement, with less average reaction time than a middle infielder.
Level 2 Infielding - Backhand
If there isn't enough time to get your body behind the ball, a backhanded stop and pickup may be necessary. The backhand is used on a ball to the throwing hand side. Your glove will be turned over as shown with your throwing hand behind it or even to the inside, closer to your foot.
Be sure to lower your elevation as you make the backhand stop, tracking the ball all the way into your glove. Come forward through the ball, as you are bringing it into your chest with both hands. Work ground up, keeping your glove at or in front of your foot line.
Adjust your momentum to move your body toward your target as you are bringing the ball up toward your chest and remember to always work "ground-up" on a ground ball.
Level 2 Infielding - Efficient Throw Footing
On ball hit to your right, and if you have time to adjust your footing, you may be able to take a slight "banana" route to come through the ball with your momentum headed toward first base. From the left side of the infield, it takes much less of an angle adjustment on the ball to your right or straight at you to adjust your momentum to come through the ball toward first base.
Whether you have time or not for a "banana" route, the side of your glove-side hip and your glove-side elbow should be pointed toward your throw as you being your hip and torso pivot ot make the throw.
