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Sun May 18, 2008, 12:05pm

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Originally Posted by dmass

I coach in a youth league that does not allow runners to lead off until the pitch crosses the plate. One coach has taught his runners at first to stand in foul territory with one foot on the bag in the belief they can get a "running start" before leaving the base.

So let me get this straight: no leading off, so the kid is STANDING STILL, one foot on the base, and that gives him a "running start"? Sorry, I don't appreciate the finer points of coaching.

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