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With runner at second, MIF gives pitcher signal for # of looks

How common is it in college for MIFs to signal the pitcher how many looks he should give to a runner at second base?

My favorite D-1 team does it.  But if I coached college, I wouldn't do it.

 

Here's an explanation I found on-line:

The Complete Guide to Pitching, by Derek Johnson:
 
For the middle infielders and the pitcher to work as a unit, a system must be put in place.  The shortstop should communicate with the pitcher and the second baseman via hand or verbal signals about how many looks back the pitcher will give or how long the pitcher will hold the ball.  This will give the middle infielders a solid idea about when or how long to hold the the runner at second bases and when to retreat back to their position.  It will also provide the pitcher with a plan for varying his looks and counts between each pitch.   page 145

 

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