pivot at first base

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by RonRef

Seems everyone is very happy this morning. His calls himself "newump" that means he may have not read the post on this topic, so thanks for being so kind to the new guy and helping him out SanDiegoSteve and LMan.

I would respond but I didn't go to a pro school.

The problem is that the original thread disintegrated into a p***ing contest (mostly involving the usual suspects) and was deleted.

It's a valid question, if we stay on topic.

My take on the answer:

From A, run toward the pitcher's mound. Be sure to avoid F3 on the way.

When you get a step or two on the grass of the infield, plant your left foot. Step with your right foot toward home (this will begin to turn your body to the left). Continue the turn and step with your left foot toward second. Cross your right foot over your left and prepare to take BR to second.

If you time it right, your turn will be at the same time as BR rounds first. Your turn will enable you to see the touch and watch for any obstruction. You will be ahead of BR, so you can take him to second, but you won't have committed to second, so you can easily move toward the first base foul line to rule on a play back at first.