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When I have the plate with a new partner...
1) Rotations and signals we will use. (Deflected balls = no rotation)
2) I will always have pulled foot and swipe tag help if you need it
3) If you want to go out feel free.
4) I will communicate anytime I have catch/no catch with either "I've got the ball" or "I'm on the line."
5) If I communicate "I'm on the line" it kills all rotations
6) Kill anything at my feet if you see it.
7) Give me open/closed fist on 3rd strike in dirt if you can.
8) I will take half of rundowns if I can. You have it all until I communicate "I got this half"
If its a partner I've worked with and he knows the typical stuff, maybe I'll just throw in one or two of the more specific stuff mentioned above.
Have been thinking alot about trust lately. I think the pregame does more than just clear up the things I listed above. It helps each person know the level of expertise his partner has. BU MUST know how good PU is because once that ball is hit BU can't be watching PU's every move. If BU has trust in PU, he can get into better position to take his plays, anticipate developing plays quicker and not worry about whether or not PU will take his responsibilities.
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