The 2 step and 4 step patterns are the two most common footwork sequences used during the Gather Phase of the Fielding Process. The Gather Phase is the transition between securing the ball in the glove and the arm action of the throw. These two footwork patterns are how we generate/maintain momentum and direction to … More 2 Step vs. 4 Step Foot Patterns
Over the next few weeks we’ll dive into the components of the double play. This week lets look at double play feeds from the third baseman. Obviously the worst case scenario in any double play situation is not recording any outs on that play. Often we feel the need to be in a hurry to … More 5-4-3=2 Simple Rules for 3B Double Play Feeds
I love to find cross-sport connections when breaking down baseball skills. When the topic of internal clock came up, the first cross-sport connection I thought of was a pace car in a NASCAR race. I won’t pretend to be a NASCAR fan; in fact, I don’t consider myself a fan of the sport at all. … More Internal Clock: the Body’s Pace Car
Defend the Diamond 