Great Baseball Infielders Have 3 Things in Common Baseball infielders are steady with the glove, they have strong arms, and they have good range. Being able to get to balls other defenders can’t get to will separate you from the next guy. I am going to explain why range is so important. I will …
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ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD BASEBALL SHORTSTOP Baseball shortstop anticipates all defensive plays that could involve him; ready to throw to right base or home. Stays on top of the ball, with most throws. He plants his feet and throws overhand when possible. Works on holding runners close. Charges the ball aggressively especially on topped or …
It is common knowledge among youth baseball and softball coaches that the one play most responsible for scoring runs is not the blast over the fence or the shot in the gap; it’s the passed ball. As coaches we often find ourselves asking why is it so difficult for our young catchers to keep the …
