I want to switch from C to 2B because my knees have been having some injury issues. Could somebody give me
some tips on throws and fielding
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This is gonna be a tough transition. Typically catchers play 3rd or 1st and maybe LF as secondary positions.
Start working on quickness/foot work drills asap. get an infielders glove no bigger than 11.5" max (smaller better). Take alot of reps on groundballs. Practice throwing sidearm. Practice shovel type throws underhand.
Don't forget hitting...gives the coach a reason to keep you in the lineup in case your fielding is a bit suspect.
2nd requires you cover alot of terrority; often more than the SS ever covers such as when the 1st baseman is holding a runner on. Don't care how fast you run the 60 yd in but you better be real quick covering 30 yds.
These are just starting points...until you can do these things, some of the other stuff really won't mean much.
Start working on quickness/foot work drills asap. get an infielders glove no bigger than 11.5" max (smaller better). Take alot of reps on groundballs. Practice throwing sidearm. Practice shovel type throws underhand.
Don't forget hitting...gives the coach a reason to keep you in the lineup in case your fielding is a bit suspect.
2nd requires you cover alot of terrority; often more than the SS ever covers such as when the 1st baseman is holding a runner on. Don't care how fast you run the 60 yd in but you better be real quick covering 30 yds.
These are just starting points...until you can do these things, some of the other stuff really won't mean much.
Hey, Craig Biggio is retired, maybe he has time enough on his hands to help you out?
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quote:Originally posted by Midlo Dad:
Hey, Craig Biggio is retired, maybe he has time enough on his hands to help you out?
I have his address maybe i should write him a letter
i know you told me to practice throwing sidearm but is
low 3/4 almost side arm good enough because thats my natural arm angle
low 3/4 almost side arm good enough because thats my natural arm angle
No but I can help you get there.
You step back from home plate. Take off all the heavy smelly stuff you've been wear'n. Throw that funky glove in the dug out, pick up a short funny looking one. Grab a hat and walk out in the infield about 2/3rds of the way between 1st base and 2nd move back about 10 steps toward the outfield.
Once you get out there run in circles yell'n at the top of your lungs......I AM FREE..... I AM FREE..... I AM FREE.....I AM FREE….
BTW go to www.webball.com there may be some stuff there that might help.
You step back from home plate. Take off all the heavy smelly stuff you've been wear'n. Throw that funky glove in the dug out, pick up a short funny looking one. Grab a hat and walk out in the infield about 2/3rds of the way between 1st base and 2nd move back about 10 steps toward the outfield.
Once you get out there run in circles yell'n at the top of your lungs......I AM FREE..... I AM FREE..... I AM FREE.....I AM FREE….
BTW go to www.webball.com there may be some stuff there that might help.
BOF,
LOL...that was good.
Free at last, free at last...Good God Almighty, free at last.
Good directions also.
LOL...that was good.
Free at last, free at last...Good God Almighty, free at last.
Good directions also.