2nd Position Problem

Catch43500+ posts

I always say that I play catcher and secondary is infield. Well, I never really played infield in a long time, and I was taking shortstop for batting practice, and I got in front of everyone but alwys pulled my head up, even on the ones that I fielded cleanly (which to me isn't clean). I don't want to play ONLY one position. What can I do to be able to down (and stay down) on ground balls again? Please help. Thanks.

4/29/068:44 PM

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Bubble Butt100+ posts

I dont know how to help you with the ground balls, but i am in the same situation as you. i am a catcher, but im pretty proficient in the field. the only reason i dont play anywhere else is becuase im the only catcher. i feel your pain...

4/29/069:17 PM

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txtitans3310+ posts

I play multiple positions too. {p,3b,1b} Try getting one of those folm pads. That way instead of being able to look up and still scoop it, you will have to watch the ball and use both hands.

5/1/067:10 PM

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txtitans3310+ posts

[QUOTE]Originally posted by txtitans33:
I play multiple positions too. {p,3b,1b} Try getting one of those folm pads. That way instead of being able to look up and still scoop it, you will have to watch the ball and use both hands. You can get these at Acadamy or Sports Athority. SP sry can't spell

5/1/067:12 PM

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txtitans3310+ posts

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Originally posted by txtitans33:
I play multiple positions too. {p,3b,1b} Try getting one of those folm pads. That way instead of being able to look up and still scoop it, you will have to watch the ball and use both hands.

you can get these at Acadamy or somewhere like that.

5/1/067:13 PM

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Robesonia Playground10+ posts

Take your face to the ball, and your butt and glove will follow. cheat a little bit w/ your left foot to square up faster.

8/15/067:55 AM

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futurecatcher271,000+ posts

^
If I can tell you anything,its try not to cheat unless you know bunt is coming.The baseball gods have a funny way of working things out(kinda like if oyu make the 3rd out on a nice play,you leadoff the next inning)

8/15/0610:59 AM

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Pitcher02Varsity10+ posts

What I do to make I'm right is have another player stand in front of me about the same distance as when you start warming up and bite the bill of the hat in my mouth then have them throw you the groundball. It forces you to look down at the ball to field it properly. Heck do it without a glove to get better hands too. I hope this is what you were looking for.

8/16/065:52 PM

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IR2B10+ posts

just keep your eyes glued to the ball the whole way in, and if it looks like your gonna get a short hop, then either charge it or back up and into your throwing position, so u can get the big hop or get it while it is on the ground.

note: if u do go back into ur throwing position, make sure you move your feet and use your normal throwing motion so u can get a good strong throw to first

4/10/0711:42 PM

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