quote:Originally posted by CatchingCoach05:
I will see if I can get some video off my DVR of Reyes, etc.
In the meantime, here is a still photo of Pedroia in the left foot back and "10 toes to target" position.
I can also see how it would make the glove hand softer but wouldn't the natural flow while receiving the ball take the transfer towards the left shoulder/ear?I'm just having a hard time visualizing how this would equate a quicker throw to first base.With a left foot forward bias the receiving of the ball and the transfer would take the ball more naturally to the right ear/shoulder.The hips and shoulder would allready be closed and the throw could then be made to his left/first base.
By all means,I'm not doubting this technique to field ground balls but more so wondering the benefit as opposed to the way I'm teaching.It would seem to me that the throw from Pedroia's position would be a sidearm/underhand throw.Is this the quicker?