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Grounders & Liners
How 2nd & Short should handle hits
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Quickest reactions on the diamond
The shortstop is the infield leader. He calls the pop-ups, makes sure coverage is set for double plays or for bunts, and if he's off his game everyone could be in trouble. Second baseman may not have quite the arm, but in ever other aspect needs to be as sharp. This page shows how both should handle grounders straight at them and line drive leaps. GROUNDERS
  WebBall Team Players: Login to see it In-Motion. If you're not a member yet, click "Join" top left. Be Ready - sometimes the most important move (shown on the left) is before the pitch, before the hit. Stay on the balls of your feet, knees loose, glove down, and take a couple of steps in on each pitch.   WebBall Team Players: Login to see them In-Motion. The catch, transfer, and arm action must be kept quick and contained... LINE DRIVE LEAPS
 WebBall Team Players: Login to see it In-Motion.  WebBall Team Players: Login to see it In-Motion.  WebBall Team Players: Login to see it In-Motion. Techniques for leaps really depend on direction of ball flight, and your ability to get some spring in your jump. Work on Plyometric exercizes.
DIVING CATCHES
 WebBall Team Players: Login to see it In-Motion. If you're not a member yet, click "Join" top left. Time your dive to reach the hit while still high enough off the dirt to recover - or expect the ball to pop loose.. |
This page is scheduled to divide and expand durng 2007. A more extensive list of SS/2B motion-enhanced animations will include more on stabs, cross-overs, dives, and dive recovery soon. We had comtemplated dividing the skill set for the two positions, but so many of the techniques are the same on both sides of 2nd.
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