| CRABB | Relay Race | Force or Tag Play | The "Fun" in Ground Ball Fundamentals | @ the Plate |
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What is the imaginary line we draw from the player with the ball, through the relay man, to the base we throw to, that extends to the position for the back up.
The Maroon Line
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What is the technique the relay man uses to get into proper position on the maroon line (swiveling to look at the OF and the base he will throw to as he runs)
Head on a Swivel
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What is a Tag Play
Runner on 2B, ground ball to SS - the play on the runner on 2B
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What is the goal in working your feet to create easy hops to field
1 inch hops
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What is the proper grip to use for hitting
Door Knocking Knuckles & Fingers
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What are Communicate, Ready, Attack, Cover Bases, & Back Up throws to Bases
The words whose first letters spell out CRABB
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What is the command to the relay man telling him to catch the ball and throw to 2B (even if he is lined up to another base)
"Cut 2"
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What is a Force Play
Runners on 1st and 2nd, ground ball to the Pitcher moving to his right - the throw is to the 3rd baseman
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What is the proper technique to attack a hop and field the ball on the run
Flat back, nose down, pushing your glove through the path of the ground ball
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What is the proper mindset at the plate to be ready to attack each pitch. 1st Yes (Load), 2nd Yes (Hip & Hand Trigger), No put the breaks on.
Yes - Yes - No
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What is the proper technique for the 1st baseman when receiving a throw from the catcher when the batter bunts (or a short hit in front of home plate)
Left Foot on 1st Base, Yelling "Inside Inside"
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What is the physical stance the relay man takes to give the outfielder a target
Arms Up like a football referee signaling touchdown
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What is a Tag Play
The bases are loaded, the pitch gets past the catcher and the runner from 3rd tries to run home - the throw from the catcher back to the pitcher covering home
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What are the concepts to gain momentum and close the distance on throws to 1B
Getting out of the circle you field the ball in, 3 step finish
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What is the proper stance for your feet (not closed, not open, ability to reach outside pitch, no "duck" feet for back foot)
10 Toes Forward (& at the right distance)
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What is the reminder for proper ready position technique - the marks on the dirt you hop or step into, getting on the balls of your feet, ready to "Attack"
Chop Sticks
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What is the command to the relay man telling him to move two steps to the right to get on the maroon line.
"Right 2"
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What is a Force Play
Runner on 2B, line drive caught by the 3rd baseman, the runner at 2nd runs and doesn't tag up - the throw to 2B before the runner returns.
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What is the distance from your toes to your glove in proper fielding position
Length of your baseball cap
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What are the places where you get your timing set up, so you are ready to attack the 1st and every pitch when it is your time at the plate
In the dugout and the on deck circle
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What is how we communicate with defensive teammates we are "working with" on force outs.
The upside down "hang loose"
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What is the command to the relay man telling him to catch the ball and hold onto it (eat it)...relay man can turn and make a fake)
"Cut Hold"
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What is a Force Play
Runner on 1B, fly ball to RF, the runner leaves 1B early - the play on the runner by throwing to the 1st baseman
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What is the proper position for your glove when fielding a ground ball
Wrinkles on the back of your wrist / fingers down
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What is to do if you are late on a pitch (we don't speed up the load, we start sooner). Hitting is a race, get a head start if you need one. Get to the line on time.
Start your load sooner
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