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Originally Posted by Klokard
What is the feeling on the new MiLB mechanic(s) as taught at the MLB camp in Compton re; the new footwork for U1 in B, pick off attempt at 1st and only rotating with the right foot? That one I can kind of accept due to how fast the play goes down. The new one I cannot understand is same sit...R1, U1 in 'B'. Double play ball and U1 only rotatating and NOT gaining ground for the banger at 1st. Seems a big step (no pun intended) backward. I have had that exact mechanic covered on my eval several times that I don't gain enough ground. I have worked damn hard to get it right and now they are saying it's not necessary. Your thoughts.
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1. Neither mechanic is new. The first was taught at PBUC two years ago, the other was taught last year.
2. PBUC mechanics are designed for professional baseball...a faster game. The emphasis is on getting into position quickly and coming set, standing or HOK, and seeing the play from a stable position.
eidted to add:
My error in reading the O.P. on the second part of #2. Last year PBUC still taught gaining a better angle and a little distance on the back end of the of the double play. Are you saying that they are teaching NOT to open the angle OR get closer? Evaluators were not doing that even at the end of last season.