R1 steals to second base-another bad call

[Rich]

....mainly because they are opposite yours.

I DO stand in B with R1&R3.
I stand in B with every baserunning situation EXCEPT TWO:
(1) R2 only
(2) R1 & R2.

YES, I use B with R3 only and with R2 & R3 and with bases loaded. With R2 and R3 and with R3 only, I use a deeper B, halfway between the traditional 2-man and the deep B used in 3- and 4-man.

I don't have a problem calling the steals at second, EXCEPT for one play where I think B gives me an edge: The throw, wide to the first base side, where F4 or F6 has to catch and swipe in one motion. I think I get a better view of the play from behind.

I also like the look of the pickoff at first from B, whenever I can get it. The pickoff at SECOND is far easier in B.

I also truly hate C. I've been debating never working C and covering even the steal of third from B, as soon as I find the right game to try it and practice it in.

Carl is right. It IS "easier" to get in position for the steal of second from C. In my earlier post, I described how you need to work hard to get in position from B. EVEN WITH THAT, I still prefer B because I get the view of the play that I like.

Look, mechanics are like driving a car. When learning, schools teach one way to do things. But as you put years and good experience on, you can change things to suit your preferences and abilities.

Also, Moose doth protest too much. I worked a year in his association, and nobody gives a flying flip if you are in A, B, C, D, E, F, or G. Nobody in the association, nobody who you partner with, and certainly not the coaches, who are more concerned with the guy behind the plate squeezing his pitcher. I worked the above set of "non-approved" mechanics the entire year (only year) I was there, and certainly didn't suffer in the least bit.

Rich