Outfielder ready position

Gater02210+ posts

What are your thoughts on an outfielders ready position...
i know they should be in an athletic position and moving as the pitch is thrown, a body in motion stays in motion etc...

i guess my specific question is Squared up towards homeplate or angled towards the pull gap? oppositie field? what do you teach your outfielders in regards to how they set up.

1/18/109:19 AM

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NW Knights07100+ posts

As an outfielder, I have tried both ways, and have found that I have gotten much better jumps on balls hit to either side of me when I was squared up towards home. When I was angled towards one gap, and the ball was hit to the other, my jump was much slower resulting in a base hit that shouldve been an out.

1/18/1010:29 AM

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socalhscoach100+ posts

Straight up and then "pop" your feet to go get a ball in the alley.

1/19/108:28 AM

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Coach_May10,000+ posts

Straight up and keep your feet moving on the pitch. More of a shuffle step in place so your not flat footed on the pitch and not leaning in any direction.

1/19/106:36 PM

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