I know some of you are probably reluctant to put this out there but what are your ways of relaying pickoff attempts and 1st and 3rd situations? I really want to change mine up and need someone elses imagination.
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I have every pitch, play, and pick on a play sheet like a defensive of offensive coordinator. I relay the number of a particular pitch, play, or pick (many numbers for the same play) to my catcher, who looks on his wristband to find the it, and then gives relays it appropriately. If it's a 1st & 3rd he will stand up in front of home plate and give it to the infield. I will say we have some picks that are communicated in ways other than through the catcher.
My SS controls the running game. He signals looks and picks to the pitcher every pitch.
1st and 3rds are signalled through the catcher, he signals by # of touches. He touches his mask to "open the book", gives his signal and then "closes the book" by touching his mask.
1st and 3rds are signalled through the catcher, he signals by # of touches. He touches his mask to "open the book", gives his signal and then "closes the book" by touching his mask.
The latest thing I've done is verbal signs. Certain words or phrases means certain types of picks. Could be calling out a key word / phrase and name for a certain base like "Stay tough Frank". Stay tough means pick and Frank is my 1B so we pick to 1B.
On my bunts I just simplified things in that nobody on and a drag bunt then run a rotation with both corners crashing and 2B to 1B and SS to 2B. But if it's not down 1B line then my 1B gets back to the bag and 2B goes up the line for back up.
Runner on 1B then 3B charges and P has 1B side unless its punched by him. If it's punched by him then we run a get over play with 1B and P. You have to practice this to get the timing down with P and 1B but once they get it you would be amazed how easy it is.
Runner on 2B then 1B charges and P has 3B side unless it's punched by him. But if 1B can get back to bag then he does.
Runner on 3B then we go back to the original bunt coverage with nobody on. If I feel it's a squeeze (suicide or safety) then I call for an aggressive wheel where both corners charge and do not try and get back.
First and third we call it through the catcher very similar like redbird5 says.
On my bunts I just simplified things in that nobody on and a drag bunt then run a rotation with both corners crashing and 2B to 1B and SS to 2B. But if it's not down 1B line then my 1B gets back to the bag and 2B goes up the line for back up.
Runner on 1B then 3B charges and P has 1B side unless its punched by him. If it's punched by him then we run a get over play with 1B and P. You have to practice this to get the timing down with P and 1B but once they get it you would be amazed how easy it is.
Runner on 2B then 1B charges and P has 3B side unless it's punched by him. But if 1B can get back to bag then he does.
Runner on 3B then we go back to the original bunt coverage with nobody on. If I feel it's a squeeze (suicide or safety) then I call for an aggressive wheel where both corners charge and do not try and get back.
First and third we call it through the catcher very similar like redbird5 says.
quote:Originally posted by Nicholas25:
I have every pitch, play, and pick on a play sheet like a defensive of offensive coordinator. I relay the number of a particular pitch, play, or pick (many numbers for the same play) to my catcher, who looks on his wristband to find the it, and then gives relays it appropriately. If it's a 1st & 3rd he will stand up in front of home plate and give it to the infield. I will say we have some picks that are communicated in ways other than through the catcher.
Ok so is your whole infield expected to recieve the sign from the catcher? If so how many times do you have an infielder fall asleep and miss a sign?
quote:Originally posted by Nicholas25:
I have every pitch, play, and pick on a play sheet like a defensive of offensive coordinator...
No offense but playing against you must take FOREVER.
quote:Originally posted by Nicholas25:
I have every pitch, play, and pick on a play sheet like a defensive of offensive coordinator. I relay the number of a particular pitch, play, or pick (many numbers for the same play) to my catcher, who looks on his wristband to find the it, and then gives relays it appropriately. If it's a 1st & 3rd he will stand up in front of home plate and give it to the infield. I will say we have some picks that are communicated in ways other than through the catcher.
Why not have every player on the field wear an armband? This way when you flash the number everyone can see it and look at the band without using a lot of time. I think this process would actually speed the game up assuming the coach doesn't take forever to make a decision.
quote:Originally posted by patriots1980:quote:Originally posted by Nicholas25:
I have every pitch, play, and pick on a play sheet like a defensive of offensive coordinator. I relay the number of a particular pitch, play, or pick (many numbers for the same play) to my catcher, who looks on his wristband to find the it, and then gives relays it appropriately. If it's a 1st & 3rd he will stand up in front of home plate and give it to the infield. I will say we have some picks that are communicated in ways other than through the catcher.
Ok so is your whole infield expected to recieve the sign from the catcher? If so how many times do you have an infielder fall asleep and miss a sign?
We do have verbal signs for plays that involve everyone in the IF, such as a wheel play that involves the corners charging, SS going to 3B, and the second baseman going to the 2B bag, but my middle IF know to look at me between every pitch and if I want to run something I will be ready for their glance. I will have a sign on my body for my middle guys and yes, I run it to the pitcher, through the catcher. We are conventional with 1st and 3rd plays. The catcher stands up and gives signs. If you would like real detail and examples, or better clarification, please send me an instant message. Thanks.
quote:Originally posted by redbird5:quote:Originally posted by Nicholas25:
I have every pitch, play, and pick on a play sheet like a defensive of offensive coordinator...
No offense but playing against you must take FOREVER.
None taken. No, I just give a number to my catcher with my fingers. He quickly looks at his play card in his wristband. We run it pretty smoothly.
quote:Originally posted by patriots1980:quote:Originally posted by Nicholas25:
I have every pitch, play, and pick on a play sheet like a defensive of offensive coordinator. I relay the number of a particular pitch, play, or pick (many numbers for the same play) to my catcher, who looks on his wristband to find the it, and then gives relays it appropriately. If it's a 1st & 3rd he will stand up in front of home plate and give it to the infield. I will say we have some picks that are communicated in ways other than through the catcher.
Ok so is your whole infield expected to recieve the sign from the catcher? If so how many times do you have an infielder fall asleep and miss a sign?
We implemented this system last year and it worked well. We did not have a problem with missed signs, but we did so many reps. in practice of communication and execution, that it made it almost like second nature in a game. My problem with a lot of plays and communication of those plays is that coaches do not spend a lot of time on them in practice, but get frustrated when it does not work correctly in the games. Someone did mention me giving all of my defenders a wristband. I have not thought about that for defensive purposes, but have for offense, as many teams do. It's kind of funny, I like a lot of the new, popular ways of communicating, but I also like the old school method, which the professionals use, of giving signs on my body.
No, I just give a number to my catcher with my fingers. He quickly looks at his play card in his wristband. We run it pretty smoothly.
Let me preface this with I coached awhile back. I used to put plays on and the kids knew what to do without wristbands play cards etc etc. am I missing something?
Let me preface this with I coached awhile back. I used to put plays on and the kids knew what to do without wristbands play cards etc etc. am I missing something?
The play sheet is mine, as a coach. The wristband is just another way to call pitches and plays. I like it because it was an opportunity for me to call more non-verbal things. I am not as big of a fan of verbal baseball signs or plays, although as stated, we have a few.
