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Old Wed Sep 16, 2009, 01:06pm
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Originally Posted by RadioBlue View Post
The call at 1B is lower priority for two reasons: 1) they already occupy the base & 2) they're not in scoring position.
Here's three more!!

3) As others have indicated, it more apparent when it is coming,
4) It is a less prevalent play; more steals than pickoff attempts, and
5) You really can get help from the PU on the pickoff (a mandated go for help in the NCAA, if asked), with angle, when you cannot get credible help (nor should you ever ask) at second.
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