There has to be a few things a little league pitcher (9-10 years old) can do to prevent base runners from stealing 2nd base! We don't have an accurate hard throwing catcher, so that means that once the pitcher lifts his leg during windup, and the first base coach sends his runner -- there is no realistic way to prevent the steal.
Here are some examples: (which may or may not be legal or may not make sence)
1. Make pitch use a VERY short wind-up. (I noticed that the speed of the ball during our pitcher's "pickoff move" is at least as fast if not faster than his normal pitch).
2. Come to set position, and start wind-up with foot off the rubber (hoping other team doesn't notice) -- then in mid wind-up, set foot back down and throw to second base.
3. Same as #2, but once pitcher is in set position, quickly move foot onto rubber and throw normal pitch to batter.
Let me know if you have better ideas and let me know if my ideas are legal...
Thanks in advance!
2006-10-17
10:49:19
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steddiecat
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