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Old Mon Apr 11, 2005, 10:12pm
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Originally posted by tornado
Doing a U14 game Sunday, just as F1 was starting his wind up, one catcher would jump sideways about a foot to set up on the outside corner. It left me feeling a bit naked.

Is it better to stay locked in & a bit naked, or slide that foot with the catcher & set up during the pitch??
While I would prefer to stay locked in, it would depend on the quality of the pitcher and catcher. At 14U this could be very good, or not. If the pitcher has good control and the catcher is good I would feel more confident that the pitch is going outside and more inclined to stay where I am. If pitcher is wild and/or catcher not so good, I move with the catcher. I have time to make a one foot adjustment at TOP.
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