[wadeintothem]

This is why it is stupid.

Priority 1 - The pitch - observing for IP
Priority 2 - The ball reaching the batter, strike, F2 drop ball?, check swing etc.
Priority 3a - Swing with contact.. ball hits batter in box? Out of box?
NOW you can move
Priority 3b - swing with no contact
Yep, you guessed it, no need to move.


Before that, common sense tell you you need to be set to give full attention to priorities 1-3a. A bunt with a batter charging .. it can be very close on the hitting batter in box/out of box. You need to be watching. A foul ball off the foot is the same way. You cant see that moving.

Now if you have to time some step so you can do your job and still comply, then it needs to be rethought as a mechanic. If you must figure out a way to work around a mechanic, then its no good.

I know the goal is to time a step so you have your weight is on the forward foot so you can decide what way to go.

That does nothing. Its diminished returns. You have more potential for missing something with that mechanic.

Please tell me where I'm wrong. Where is the benefit that it outweighs the harm?

I'll read it and maybe even learn.. but spare me the "cuz ASA says" stuff.. that I know.