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Is the first baseman always responsible to inform defense of a steal to 2b?
by Chuck
Photo Bill Stanton: Checkswing.com
Chuck asked: 1b is holding runner on. The defense is looking for the out at 3b, thus moving the 3b and 1b on the grass, charging hard. From this position, it is hard for the first baseman to see the movement of the base runner behind him. The best players to inform the defense of a base runner stealing are the players in the third pic, the players in the dugout. They are always in a position to see when a runner is stealing. They don't come by it naturally. It takes some training, based on how much of a positive effect this can have for their catcher and can become another one of those "little things" in the game of baseball that make such a big difference. Once they understand their responsibility and why it is helpful, it increases their game focus, which sometimes wanders if they are not currently in the game. That increased game focus can pay off later in the game should they get the opportunity to play. Everyone, from the dugout to the field should be sounding the alert that a runner is going, if they see it. The success or failure should not fall on one position, nor should anyone feel it to be someone else's responsibility. Teamwork and sharing come to the forefront when everyone stays "in the game". Yours in baseball, Rick |
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