For 1st and 3rd situation, i.e. double steal, how do you take care of the 31 pick from the pitcher?
What is your philosophy for using the straight steal, steal and stop, delayed steal or other options?
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quote:Originally posted by socalhscoach:
2) Straight Steal
Runner @ 1st base: Run play as a normal play. If pitcher picks the runner needs to run to full speed along the infield grass to 2nd base. If the pitcher uses a 53 move runner needs to freeze until pitcher has thrown over to 1st base. Once runner reads release sprint to 2nd base along the inside edge. (If the pitcher picks we WANT to make the 1st baseman handle a throw over the runner and then have a HS SS make a throw to the plate.)
Runner @ 3rd Base: If pitcher goes to the plate read ball past pitchers ear. If pitcher picks to 1st walk towards home plate and release to home when the 1st baseman throws.
quote:Originally posted by socalhscoach:
We teach 3 things for 1st to 3rd, which actually turns into 4 if the pitcher decides to pick.
1) Steal and stop
Runner @ 1st base: Make sure the pitcher goes to the plate run to the 2nd base cut out, stop and get in a rundown.
Runner @ 3rd Base: Read ball past pitcher's ear. If this read is made then the runner advances to the plate unless he gets a back call.