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[SanDiegoSteve]

Julio, what Garth is beating around the bush to say is that the proper position in "B" is facing home plate, and when there is a pickoff you step forward and pivot on your left foot, swinging your right foot around and squaring up to the base. You are not supposed to just "turn your head."

[Julio Caliente]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Julio, what Garth is beating around the bush to say is that the proper position in "B" is facing home plate, and when there is a pickoff you step forward and pivot on your left foot, swinging your right foot around and squaring up to the base. You are not supposed to just "turn your head."

My body does turn, but I don't think I pivot correctly like you say. Well, there is another thing to work on.




For the record, I have never been to a school in my life. I do plan on going to one before next season though (I know I have a lot to learn). everything I have learned I have either been taught from somebody I worked with, or picked up from watching better umpires.

[DG]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Julio, what Garth is beating around the bush to say is that the proper position in "B" is facing home plate, and when there is a pickoff you step forward and pivot on your left foot, swinging your right foot around and squaring up to the base. You are not supposed to just "turn your head."

I was told at a camp this year that they are now teaching a direct step toward 1B with the left foot and bring the right foot around to square up. What you described is what I learned also.

[ManInBlue]

Originally Posted by DG

I was told at a camp this year that they are now teaching a direct step toward 1B with the left foot and bring the right foot around to square up. What you described is what I learned also.

"They" need to get on the same page. I was told at a clinic this year to take the first step straight in toward the plate and pivot.

[socalblue1]

Originally Posted by DG

I was told at a camp this year that they are now teaching a direct step toward 1B with the left foot and bring the right foot around to square up. What you described is what I learned also.

That would be a direct step with left foot toward the 45' line, then bring the right foot up to square.

A direct step toward 1B does nothing except placing BU 3' closer on a bad angle. It would be better to take a step forward then turn.

[ManInBlue]

Originally Posted by socalblue1

That would be a direct step with left foot toward the 45' line, then bring the right foot up to square.

Actually, this may be more correct (rather more in line with what I was told).

[socalblue1]

Originally Posted by ManInBlue

Actually, this may be more correct (rather more in line with what I was told).

I have bruises on the back of my head to prove it! (Downfall to knowing the Evans instructors too well ). At least they didn't break out the clown shoes ...