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Originally posted by Gre144
I think I blew another call with R1 stealing to second. Any suggestions on how to get it right when there is a close play at second on a steal from first base? (Should I get down on one knee,or should I have my knees bent with my hands on them? Should I look at where the tag is or just call it how I see it? If its a close play and I'm am not sure myself, should I call him out or safe?)
[Edited by Gre144 on Jun 23rd, 2001 at 10:43 AM]
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A lot of the young guys I train have trouble with this play because they are simply out of position for the call - - even though they think they are in position!
You need to be at a perfect 90 degrees to the sliding runner for a tag play. Position B already sets you up in a poor position - from behind the play. Behind the play, no matter how slight, is the worst place for such a tag play.
When you turn with the ball toward the play, make sure you move, quite quickly, to that 90 degree position. Don't get caught behind the play no matter how slight. The ball will take you to the play, but your feet must take you into position.
Angle first, then distance.