im trying to find a easier way to find out how to predict a pick off?

Question

i know dat when on first base and a right hand pitcher u need to watch the back heel.......and wit a left hander u have to watch the shoulders.........any more helpful tips anybody wants to share

Answer 1

As the baserunner, you can control things more than you might think. For example, decide that you are NOT going to steal, work out to a big lead knowing you are coming back. You can get the pitcher to throw to first, and get back safely, and see his move.
Another good ploy is to do the opposite, steal without a bid lead, since you can feel confident that there will not be a throw to first, and you can take off hard on the pitcher's first move. A short moving lead is better than a long, hard stop, lead.

Answer 2

Watch the pitcher's lead knee
If you have a good umpire, once the pitcher begins to move his front leg towards home plate he can not legally throw to first base and a balk should be called.
You should also keep an eye on the pitchers foot that is on the pitching rubber. It is very easy, and quite legal, for a pitcher to step off the rubber and make a snap throw to your base.
remember that if you are going to steal to take a good first cross step and commit to taking the base.
good luck

Answer 3

Watch the pitcher throughout the endurance of each pitch. You'll pick up on his tendencies and timing. I used to abuse pitchers all the time off timing alone. Until you get in to highly competitive levels of play, pitchers are less prone to mix up their timing after coming set with runners on base.

With a right hander, keep eyes on both feet. You'll know if his left foot moves, take your secondary.. or steal. If the right foot moves.. get back fast.

With a lefty, you said it best; its all in the shoulders.

Answer 4

The first baseman usually has a sign he will relay to the pitcher like tapping his glove,kickin dirt,or a majic word.Just pay attention to the defense when not batting,you will pick something up,also watch the catcher very close usually a flick of the thumb means there throwing over there

Answer 5

Look at the pitchers knees. They never lie. If you look at the knees, you will know where the pitcher is going to throw.