[cowbyfan1]

Originally posted by Tim C
To the Two Jims:

I guess I was surprised that both of you seem to do basically the same moves and only gain a small amount of distance during the double play.

AND I did not realize one of you are 6' 5" -- that could make a difference.

As I described originally I:

Step up when the ball is hit,

Turn with my chest to the ball until I am facing the second base bag. (It matters here what the exact play at second is at this time because sometimes I am already "opening the gate" to head towards first base) The only thing I make sure of is that I am set and not moving when the ball is to the pivot man,

As the throw is released I keep my eyes of the ball (reading the throw) and make AT LEAST three cross over steps towards the play at first.

I then make sure I am stop and react as necessary to the throw and the movements of the player making the play at first base.

When I make the call (for example if it is an "out" call) and then move to an even more advantagous angle and distance by the end of the call of "out!"

At the end of the second half of the double play I am usually no more than 15' from the first base bag with a proper 90* angle.

Is this how you guys do it?

You got it Tim. I guess maybe since I am already moving away from 2B I never really considered how many steps I am taking overall. I just know as I am calling the out at second I usually have time for my footwork above. I just know I have that same angle as you within a degree or 2.