quote:Originally posted by BobbleheadDoll:
I find the angle of the video deceptive. When I look at it closely he appears to be lined up at a 45 angle to home plate so it looks like he is balking.Lead hip is pointed toward 1stb.
I think his knee should be closed a lot more at full lift to allow more power to be generated. I also felt he commited everything down the line. ie weight forward too soon rather than holding a balance position a little longer. Arm dosen't have any force behind it.
If you're saying that is a negative, I disagree. A runner taking one step and leaning to second base is in big trouble even with the soft throw. Especially if he's moved his eyes.
I will give you this.....I've seen runners just go as fast as they can to second base and beat the throw from first. The slow move by the pitcher would be a big part of this.
I have a feeling he picks off as many non-basestealers as basestealers. Kids who simply take their secondary too soon.