DRILL Left Handed Pick to 2nd (SS Covering)
Posted Apr 25/16 by Shawn Lockhart for Better Coaches416 1
Description
Presented here are two basic types of jump picks to Second base with the Shortstop covering. They include:
- Open glove - Video 1, and Video 2 - Pitcher comes set, waits for SS to show "open glove," then spins and picks.
- Timing pick - Video 3, and Video 4 - Pitcher comes set, checks the runner, then looks at home plate for a count of, "one-onethousand" then spins and picks to the bag. SS breaks for the bag as soon as the pitcher turns to face home plate.
Quick footwork should be stressed at all times.
Pitcher should also vary the length of time in the set position as well as his/her looks (without moving the shoulders). This should be communicated with the middle infielders using a series of hand signals before each pitch