2.3.4.7.7 - Level 5.1 Day#6
(Per Original Schedule):
02/08 (Sun) - 7 hours …
NCOA Baseball 2015 Instruction L5.1 Class #6_021515
L5.1 Student Class Prep - Sun, 02/15 - 9:00am - 4:00pm:
Rules Review Materials:
Rules Module #10: Force Play Slide Rule ...
Video - Force Play Slide Rule
Video - Force Play Slide Rule Detailed Explanation
Video - Force Play Slide Rule Ex #1
Video - Force Play Slide Rule Ex #2
Video - Force Play Slide Rule Ex #3
Video - Force Play Slide Rule Ex #4
Video - Force Play Slide Rule Ex #5
Video - Force Play Slide Rule Ex #6
Video - Force Play Slide Rule Ex #7
Video - Force Play Slide Rule Ex #8
Video - Tulane Cheats at the College World Series
Video - Rockies turn three thanks to interference
Video - Interference or Obstruction?
Mechanics Review Materials:
Mechanics Module #17: Classroom: Infield Working Area usage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Step Up, Turn & Face the Ball”:
B.96 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.97 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
B.98 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.99 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Working Area” Concept:
B.100 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Ground Ball on the Infield – “Working Area” Concept
B.101 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball on the Infield – Advanced Coverage of 3rd Base
B.102 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Reading, Anticipating the Play Location and Positioning in the “Working Area”
B.103 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Seeing the Play and “Bouncing” Back Across the “Working Area”
B.104 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Obvious” (“Clean”) Base Hit to the Outfield – R2 on 2nd Base
B.105 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Base Hit to the Outfield with R2 on 2nd Base & 2 Outs – “Time” Plays
Double Play Coverage:
B.128 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R1 on 1st Base Only
B.129 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R3 & R1 on Bases
B.130 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “C” – R2 and R1 on Bases
Google+ Circle Material (also attached below):
Video - Ump Basics - SPB - R1 Only - Double Play
Video - Ump Basics - SPB - R1 Only - Double Play - Reverse
Mechanics Module #18: Classroom: Outfield Working Area Usage
From Starting Position “B” – R1 to 3rd “Rotation” Coverage:
B.106 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Moving into “The Library” – Common Material
B.107 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.108 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.109 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play Coming into 3rd Base with Overthrow
B.106 - B.109 – Concept Review – Starting Position "B" R1 to 3rd "Rotation" Coverage
B.110 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R1 to 3rd Rotation (with R3 & R1 on Bases) & Play Comes to 3rd Base
From Starting Position “C” – "Special" Outfield Fly Ball Coverage – Runners on 2nd & 1st Bases with “Rotation” Coverage:
B.111 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area – Moving into “The Library”
B.112 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play is Coming Into 3rd Base (Ball or R2 Doesn’t Come into 3rd)
B.113 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Into 3rd Base on R2 & “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.114 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play into 3rd Base on R2 & “Trouble” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.115 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #4 – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.111 - B.115 – Concept Review – Starting Position “C” – R2 & R1on Bases with Outfield Fly Ball & "Rotation” Coverage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – Fly Ball Positioning:
B.116 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 & “Trouble” Fly Ball or Line Drive to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.117 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.118 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – R3 Tags & Could Advance to Home:
Google+ Circle Material (also attached below):
Video - Ump Basics - SPB - R1 to 3rd - Ball to RF Line
Video - Ump Basics - SPC - Outfield Fly Ball - R2-R1 - Tagging
Video - Ump Basics - SPC - Outfield Fly Ball - Bases Loaded - Tagging
Video - Ump Basics - SPC - Base Hit - R2 Only - Time Play
Video - Ump Basics - SPC - Base Hit - R2-R1 - Time Play
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(Per Original Schedule):
NCOA Baseball 2015 Instruction L5.1 Class #6_021515
L5.1 Class Schedule - Sun, 02/15 - 9:00am - 4:00pm:
Pre-instruction "To-Do's" ...
Chain off outdoor basketball court ...
Draw 90ft field on outdoor basketball court or other blacktop area ...
9:00-9:15 - Briefing ...
9:15-10:00 - Rules Module - Force Play Slide Rule ...
10:00-10:45 - Classroom -
- Foul fly ball coverages …
- Pickoffs - SPB - 1st or 3rd ...
- Pickoffs - SPC - 1st, 2nd or 3rd ...
- Rundowns - one runner ...
- Rundowns - multiple runners ...
10:45-12:00 - Practice Drills -
12:00-12:45 - Lunch
12:45-1:00 - Briefing ...
1:00-1:45 - Classroom - Working Area usage for infield batted ball …
- Working Area usage for infield batted ball …
- “Bounce” Back ...
- SPB - Double Play …
- SPC - Double Play …
1:45-3:00 - Practice Drills - Working Area usage for infield batted ball …
- Working Area usage for infield batted ball …
- “Bounce” Back ...
- SPB - Double Play …
- SPC - Double Play …
3:00-4:00 - Review & Recap ...
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(Per Adjusted "Workshop" Style Schedule):
02/08 (Sun) - 7 hours …
NCOA Baseball 2015 Instruction L5.1 Class #6_021515
L5.1 Student Class Prep - Sun, 02/15 - 9:00am - 4:00pm:
Mechanics Module #1: Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage ...
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Step Up, Turn & Face the Ball”:
B.96 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.97 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
B.98 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.99 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Working Area” Concept:
B.100 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Ground Ball on the Infield – “Working Area” Concept
B.101 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball on the Infield – Advanced Coverage of 3rd Base
B.102 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Reading, Anticipating the Play Location and Positioning in the “Working Area”
B.103 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Seeing the Play and “Bouncing” Back Across the “Working Area”
B.104 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Obvious” (“Clean”) Base Hit to the Outfield – R2 on 2nd Base
B.105 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Base Hit to the Outfield with R2 on 2nd Base & 2 Outs – “Time” Plays
Double Play Coverage:
B.128 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R1 on 1st Base Only
B.129 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R3 & R1 on Bases
B.130 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “C” – R2 and R1 on Bases
Module #1 - SPB & C - Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Mechanics Module #1: Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage
Issues to concentrate on:
Drive forward & hard into the “working area” - same thrust forward as a pick-off to 1st, but without stopping & pushing up …
Drive hard, forward & deeply into the working area while angling onto the diagonal line from home plate through 2nd base …Let the play slow & stop you ...
If R2 is advancing on a grounder to F6’s left or to F5, then drive hard to the 3rd base side of the mound to open an angle for a force into 2nd or a tag on R2 …Let the play slow & stop you ...
Position early & aggressively -- need better use of time during the early in play development ...
Play “Anticipation” -- Begin moving for the probable play -- Read the playing action on the move -- Compare against your experience for detail variance while moving ...
Move to the play side of the “working area” …
After the play, “bounce back” across the “working area” in anticipation of any secondary play possibilities …
Here is Module #2 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module #2a: SPA “Normal” Plays
B.25 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – BU Proper Use of Eyes during the Pitch
B.26 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Proper Use of Eyes and Position on Ground Balls to the Infield
B.27 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Establishing Proper “Play” Position
B.28 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Left Side “Play” Position – 90 Degree Angle “Play” Position
B.29 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Two Steps Fair “Play” Position with Ground Ball on Infield
B.27 - B.29 – Concept Review – Establishing Proper "Play" Position
Mechanics Module #2b: SPA “Special” Plays
B.30 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – F1 Covers 1st Base
B.31 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – F3 Covers Unassisted on a “Normal” Play
B.32 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Examples of Right Side “Pressure”
B.33 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” - Positioning
B.34 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” from F4
B.35 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” from F3
B.36 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pulled Foot “Straight” Toward BU
B.37 – Level 3 Reveiw – Mechanics Detail – Pulled Foot Toward the Right-Field Corner
B.38 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Pulled” Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag
Mechanics Module #2a: SPA “Normal” Plays
Issues to concentrate on:
Overrunning needed “play” position based on fielding player release point …
“Play” position - 90 degree angle, 2-step fair & 2-step foul ...
Overrunning “play” position - hurts “adjusted” positioning for “swipe” tag - more to move back ...
Need to use diagonal corners of base to error check positioning …
Need better “swipe tag” play reads … Need earlier cues & movement …
Proper use of eyes on throw & play .. focus on bag & read F3’s feet better …
Position “fair” as much as possible - only go foul if “pressured” ...
Mechanics Module #2b: SPA “Special” Plays
Issues to concentrate on:
Teach logic why each “special” play needs that position ...
F1 Covers 1st Base - 2-step fair ...
F3 Covers Unassisted on a “Normal” Play - 2-step fair ...
Examples of Right Side “Pressure”
Right Side “Pressure” - Positioning - 2-step foul ...
Right Side “Pressure” from F4 - 2-step foul ...
Right Side “Pressure” from F3 - 2-step foul ...
Pulled Foot “Straight” Toward BU - adjust to see ...
Pulled Foot Toward the Right-Field Corner - adjust to see ...
Pulled Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag on side of runner - move toward the foul line ...
Pulled Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag on back of runner - move toward the plate to see around the runner’s back side ...
Here is Module #3 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module #3: SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Pivot Techniques Review Material:
B.48 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Basics – “Three-Step” Footwork
B.49 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Ground Ball on Infield with Overthrow at 1st Base
B.50 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Common Elements
B.51 – B.53 – Concept Review – BR Rounds 1st Base
B.54 - B.59 – Concept Review – BR Advances to 2nd Base or Beyond
B.60 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Adjustments – Pivot Location Adjustments – Advanced Positioning Concepts
B.61 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Adjustments – “Pro Look” Technique – Advanced Positioning Concepts
“Trouble” Ball to BU’s Area – BU Goes Out Review Material:
B.62 - B.75 – Concept Review – “Trouble” Ball to BU’s Area – BU Goes Out
Issues to concentrate on: Members strategies for reading fly balls are not effective → positioning, use of eyes, use of time available, adjustments for BR’s progress
Need to read these plays in time slices with specific purpose ...
Need to perform specific technical techniques ...
Need to identify visual cues to read & create decision points from ...
Need to use all time available more effectively ...
Read Ball off the Bat -- Time Slice #1:
As soon as the ball is hit, use early play time to maximum benefit - immediately “step up, turn & face the ball” … Advantage-disadvantage --increases read time by moving BU closer to the pivot point … minimal distance loss on fly ball coverage ...
Read fly ball trajectory, project (informed guess at) its relative landing position …
Perform in the short period of time before the batted ball leaves the infield or passes by BU ...
Read Players -- Time Slice#2:
As the batted ball leaves the infield ...
Next, focus on the players in the “projected” landing area proximity …
Read their movements & listen to players ...
Continue to observe the players movements throughout the total time available … patience - don’t hurry to a decision → don’t rush to a decision …
Your read & decision time is only limited by your ability to stay ahead of BR … Take risks, experiment & determine how long that is ...
Visual cues … C.O.I.L. C-converging, O-out hard, I-in hard, L-to the line … plus ground rulings …
Be patient - read the player the whole time available …
Decision Point - Go Out or Pivot -- Time Slice #3”
If they start to “break down” (slow up) under the ball, then they are showing you they are going to perform a “routine” catch … then pivot …
If they move even faster & lower to the ground, then go out … It will probably be a diving play …
If you cannot tell (the play doesn’t reveal itself to be routine), then “when in doubt, go out” ...
Movement Path “A” - Go Out -- Time Slice #4”
When going out to cover fly balls, always read the players & position so as to open a view of the open side of the ball …
If converging F8 & F9 ot F9 is facing the RF gap, move towards the LF gap (“rim”) the infield …
If F8 moves toward the RF gap or F9 opens up towards the RF line, then move down the RF line …
If you cannot tell whether F8 or F9 will catch the ball deep into the gap, then head straight at them until the play read reveals who will catch the ball …
When one of them calls for the ball or breaks down under it, then develop angle …
Move straight toward the RF fence if F8 shows he will catch it ...
Move straight towards the LF gap if F9 shows he will catch it ...
Movement Path “B” - Pivot -- Time Slice #4”
When maximizing the read time for your trouble fly ball read (“pushing the edge of the envelop”) … Key is to stay in front of BR …
“Anticipate” when you have to make a decision by so as to be able to enter the infield & stay in front of BR …
Learn from your experience base how long you have …
To stay ahead of BR, adjustments may be necessary to pivot point, pivot route, pivot technique, etc. to stay ahead of BR … Accepted adjustments are: (1) Shallowing of the pivot point … (2) Extending the point towards 2nd base … (3) Bowing the pivot route into the outfield … (4) “Pro Looking” into the infield ...
Here is Module #4 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module #4: Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage:
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Step Up, Turn & Face the Ball”:
B.96 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.97 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
B.98 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.99 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
From Starting Position “B” – R1 to 3rd “Rotation” Coverage:
B.106 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Moving into “The Library” – Common Material
B.107 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.108 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.109 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play Coming into 3rd Base with Overthrow
B.106 - B.109 – Concept Review – Starting Position "B" R1 to 3rd "Rotation" Coverage
B.110 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R1 to 3rd Rotation (with R3 & R1 on Bases) & Play Comes to 3rd Base
From Starting Position “C” – "Special" Outfield Fly Ball Coverage – Runners on 2nd & 1st Bases with “Rotation” Coverage:
B.111 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area – Moving into “The Library”
B.112 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play is Coming Into 3rd Base (Ball or R2 Doesn’t Come into 3rd)
B.113 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Into 3rd Base on R2 & “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.114 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play into 3rd Base on R2 & “Trouble” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.115 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #4 – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.111 - B.115 – Concept Review – Starting Position “C” – R2 & R1on Bases with Outfield Fly Ball & "Rotation” Coverage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – Fly Ball Positioning:
B.116 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 & “Trouble” Fly Ball or Line Drive to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.117 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.118 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – R3 Tags & Could Advance to Home:
Module #4 - SPB & C - Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Mechanics Module #4: Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage
Issues to concentrate on:
Drive forward & hard into the “working area” - same thrust forward as a pick-off to 1st, but without stopping & pushing up …
Drive hard, forward & deeply into the working area while angling onto the diagonal line from home plate through 2nd base …Let the play slow & stop you …
On fly ball, view the catch in primary vision without taking your eyes off of it until a “voluntary release” ...
On fly balls, line up the runner just outside of center of vision -- see the runner’s leave in peripheral vision ...
Here is Module #5 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module 5a - Clearing F2 & 5b - Plate Plays:
Mechanics Module 5a - Clearing F2:
Plate Mechanics - PU Fair/Foul Positioning & Clearing F2
Baseball Umpire Mechancis - Plate Ump Move PopUp.mov
Mechanics Module 5b - Plate Plays:
NJSAB Video Short - New Plays At Plate Philosophy
Umpire Training with PLAYS AT THE PLATE preview
Crawfordsville Baseball: You Make The Call (4/20/2013)
Pacific Grove's Kevin Russo's RBI on the squeeze play
Umps review out at home, confirmed in 8th
Mechanics Module 5a - Clearing F2:
Issues to concentrate on:
Read the ball’s trajectory while watching F2’s shoulders/back & the ball flies out of your peripheral vision …
Read F2’s shoulders, then open so F2 can go by ...
Plate Mechanics - PU Fair/Foul Positioning & Clearing F2
Mechanics Module 5b - Plate Plays:
Issues to concentrate on:
“Point of plate” and adjusting to “collision” or “swipe” positioning theory ...
Working & keeping your head in the “wedge” theory ...
Anticipate the type of play faster & earlier in the play development ...
Here is Module #6 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module #6a Foul Fly Balls & #6b Rundowns:
Mechanics Module #6a Foul Fly Balls:
B.45 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Ball on the 3rd Base Side
B.39 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage between 1st & Home Plate near the Dugout
B.40 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage between 1st & Home Plate near the Foul Line
B.41 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage Past 1st Base near the Stands
B.42 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Fly Ball (“Pop-Up”) Around Starting Position “A”
B.43 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Fly Ball (“Pop-Up”) Around Starting Position “A”
B.44 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Clear F3 on “Pop-Up” Down the Right Field Line
Mechanics Module #6b Rundowns:
Rundown Coverage – Single & Multiple Runners:
B.52, 55 & 58 – Concept Review – Rundowns with One Runner Only – Responsibilities & Coverage
B.119 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – Rundown on R1 between 1st and 2nd with R3 also at 3rd Base
B.120 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – Rundown on R3 between 3rd and Home with R1 also on 1st Base
B.121 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – Rundown on R2 between 2nd and 3rd with R3 also on 3rd Base
B.122 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – If the Rundown Develops between 3rd and Home
B.123 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – R3 on 3rd Gets into a Rundown between 3rd and Home with R2 on Base Also
B.124 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R2 & R1 – Rundown on R1 between 1st and 2nd Base
B.125 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R2 & R1 – Rundown on R2 between 2nd and 3rd Bases
B.126 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Rundown on R3 between 3rd and home
B.127 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Bases Loaded – Rundown develops between 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd
Mechanics Module #6a: Foul Fly Balls
Issues to concentrate on:
PU positioning on fair/foul -- PU’s are leaving the foul line prematurely & are in no man’s land … They are off the line & not enhancing angle for open side of fielder’s body ...
Make the play pull PU off the foul line -- Is it threatening the dugout, fence or will the player catch the ball turned toward either? Is the glove side of the fielders body away from you?
If the play is between, probably stay on the foul line & move aggressively up it to open the receiving side of the player’s body up to PU …
BU pivoting into the infield vs. going out -- Issues: fair/foul possibility on fly ball on the infield … Fly ball landing or near BU with play exploding on BU …
BU clearing F3 better -- Also see PU Clearing F2 ...
Mechanics Module #6b: Rundowns
Issues to concentrate on:
BU needs enough depth from the baseline to roughly mirror the runner & see plays on the runner well ...
PU needs to come down in foul territory …
PU enters rundown when the runner is moving away & there is sufficient distance from 1st base …
If tag occurs between the umpires, then make eye contact & communicate who will take the tag ...
Single Runner coverage techniques …(review)
Between 1st & 2nd … half & half or cutout coverage … work out at pregame with partner ...
Between 2nd & 3rd … half & half or cutout coverage … work out at pregame with partner ...
Between 3rd & Home …half & half ...
Between 1st & Home … half & half ...
Multiple Runner coverage concepts …
Issues to concentrate on:
PU assuming R3 between 3rd & home …
PU angles toward the 3rd base dugout to gain depth & reduce working path needed to cover the play with 45 degree angles on each side …
PU voices he has it all …
BU stays with 3rd until PU calls for it all
When PU calls for it all, BU bounces away & covers trail runner(s) …
If a trailing runner reacquires 3rd, then BU will voice he has that end & retake tags there ...
Lead vs. Training runner(s)...
Trailing Runner(s) …
R2 & R1 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3 & R1 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3 & R2 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3, R2 & R1 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
Lead Runner ...
R2 & R1 … same of PU as single runner between 2nd & 3rd … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3 & R1 … PU angles deep toward 3rd base dugout … Assumes all R3 when can … BU takes dive back to 3rd until PU calls for all of R3 … Then, BU repositions for possible plays on trail runner(s) … Bu reacquires 3rd if R1 advances to 3rd ...
R3 & R2 … PU angles deep toward 3rd base dugout … Assumes all R3 when can … BU takes dive back to 3rd until PU calls for all of R3 … Then, BU repositions for possible plays on trail runner(s) … BU reacquires 3rd if R2 advances to 3rd ...
R3, R2 & R1 … PU angles deep toward 3rd base dugout … Assumes all R3 when can … BU takes dive back to 3rd until PU calls for all of R3 … Then, BU repositions for possible plays on trail runner(s) …
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NCOA Baseball 2015 Crestmont Workshop_021515
Instructor Teams:
Field #1 -- Module #1 - Tom Ramirez, Keith Wilkinson, Aaron Higgins, Swanny
Field #2 -- Module #2 - Mike Nantze, Pete Shellooe, Loren Jochim, Dave Gwiazdon
Field #3 -- Module #3 - Jeff Donnan, Rob Guerrero, Bruce Levering
Morning Module Content:
Field #1 -- Module #1 - SPB & C - Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Field #2 -- Module #2 - SPA “Normal” & “Special” Plays
Field #3 -- Module #3 - SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Morning Schedule:
9:00am - 10:00am -- Session #1
10:00am - 11:00am -- Session #2
11:00am - 12:00pm -- Session #3
12:00pm - 1:00pm -- Lunch & visit Honig’s at Maidu Park ...
Instructor Teams:
Field #1 -- Module #4 - Tom Ramirez, Keith Wilkinson, Aaron Higgins, Swanny
Field #2 -- Module #5 - Mike Nantze, Pete Shellooe, Loren Jochim, Dave Gwiazdon
Field #3 -- Module #6 - Jeff Donnan, Rob Guerrero, Bruce Levering
Afternoon Modules:
Module #4 -- Module #4 - SPB & C - Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Module #5 -- Module #5 - Plate Plays & Clearing F2
Module #6 -- Module #6 - SPA - Foul Fly Balls & SPB & C - Rundowns
Afternoon Schedule:
1:00pm - 2:00pm -- Session #4
2:00pm - 3:00pm -- Session #5
3:00pm - 4:00pm -- Session #6
Instruction Teams … Crews …
Instruction Teams #1: Jeff Donnan, Rob Guerrero, Bruce Levering,
Instruction Teams #2: Mike Nantze, Pete Shellooe, Loren Jochim, Dave Gwiazdon ...
Instruction Teams #3: Tom Ramirez, Keith Wilkinson, Aaron Higgins, Swanny
Classes participating … Send prep materials ...
L5.3, L5.2, L5.1, L4.1, L3
Sunday, 02/15 ... We will be at Crestmont Elementary School ... There are two (2) little fields there & a blacktop area sufficient for our instruction needs ... It is also a combined school-park facility so restrooms are also available ... If weather prevents the Maidu Clinic, then we will use Jesuit as our backup facility & meet there ...
Location: Crestmont Elementary School ... 1501 Sheridan Avenue, Roseville, CA 95661
Sun, 02/15:
Mechanics Module #13: Outside: SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Mechanics Module #14a: Outside: Foul fly balls & Rundowns
Mechanics Module #14b: Outside: Foul fly balls & Rundowns
Mechanics Module #15: Outside: SPA “Normal” Plays
Mechanics Module #16: Outside: SPA “Special” Plays
Mechanics Module #19: Outside: Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage
Mechanics Module #20: Outside: Plate Plays & Clearing F2
Mechanics Module #21: Outside: Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage
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Instructor Instructions …
NCOA Baseball 2015 Crestmont Workshop_021515
Instructor Teams:
Field #1 -- Module #1 - Tom Ramirez, Keith Wilkinson, Aaron Higgins, Swanny
Field #2 -- Module #2 - Mike Nantze, Pete Shellooe, Loren Jochim, Dave Gwiazdon
Field #3 -- Module #3 - Jeff Donnan, Rob Guerrero, Bruce Levering
Morning Module Content:
Field #1 -- Module #1 - SPB & C - Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Field #2 -- Module #2 - SPA “Normal” & “Special” Plays
Field #3 -- Module #3 - SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Morning Schedule:
9:00am - 10:00am -- Session #1
10:00am - 11:00am -- Session #2
11:00am - 12:00pm -- Session #3
12:00pm - 1:00pm -- Lunch & visit Honig’s at Maidu Park ...
Instructor Teams:
Field #1 -- Module #4 - Tom Ramirez, Keith Wilkinson, Aaron Higgins, Swanny
Field #2 -- Module #5 - Mike Nantze, Pete Shellooe, Loren Jochim, Dave Gwiazdon
Field #3 -- Module #6 - Jeff Donnan, Rob Guerrero, Bruce Levering
Afternoon Modules:
Module #4 -- Module #4 - SPB & C - Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Module #5 -- Module #5 - Plate Plays & Clearing F2
Module #6 -- Module #6 - SPA - Foul Fly Balls & SPB & C - Rundowns
Afternoon Schedule:
1:00pm - 2:00pm -- Session #4
2:00pm - 3:00pm -- Session #5
3:00pm - 4:00pm -- Session #6
Mechanics Module #1: Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage ...
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Step Up, Turn & Face the Ball”:
B.96 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.97 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
B.98 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.99 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Working Area” Concept:
B.100 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Ground Ball on the Infield – “Working Area” Concept
B.101 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball on the Infield – Advanced Coverage of 3rd Base
B.102 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Reading, Anticipating the Play Location and Positioning in the “Working Area”
B.103 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Seeing the Play and “Bouncing” Back Across the “Working Area”
B.104 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Obvious” (“Clean”) Base Hit to the Outfield – R2 on 2nd Base
B.105 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Base Hit to the Outfield with R2 on 2nd Base & 2 Outs – “Time” Plays
Double Play Coverage:
B.128 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R1 on 1st Base Only
B.129 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R3 & R1 on Bases
B.130 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “C” – R2 and R1 on Bases
Module #1 - SPB & C - Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Mechanics Module #1: Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage
Issues to concentrate on:
Drive forward & hard into the “working area” - same thrust forward as a pick-off to 1st, but without stopping & pushing up …
Drive hard, forward & deeply into the working area while angling onto the diagonal line from home plate through 2nd base …Let the play slow & stop you ...
If R2 is advancing on a grounder to F6’s left or to F5, then drive hard to the 3rd base side of the mound to open an angle for a force into 2nd or a tag on R2 …Let the play slow & stop you ...
Position early & aggressively -- need better use of time during the early in play development ...
Play “Anticipation” -- Begin moving for the probable play -- Read the playing action on the move -- Compare against your experience for detail variance while moving ...
Move to the play side of the “working area” …
After the play, “bounce back” across the “working area” in anticipation of any secondary play possibilities …
Here is Module #2 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module #2a: SPA “Normal” Plays
B.25 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – BU Proper Use of Eyes during the Pitch
B.26 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Proper Use of Eyes and Position on Ground Balls to the Infield
B.27 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Establishing Proper “Play” Position
B.28 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Left Side “Play” Position – 90 Degree Angle “Play” Position
B.29 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Two Steps Fair “Play” Position with Ground Ball on Infield
B.27 - B.29 – Concept Review – Establishing Proper "Play" Position
Mechanics Module #2b: SPA “Special” Plays
B.30 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – F1 Covers 1st Base
B.31 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – F3 Covers Unassisted on a “Normal” Play
B.32 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Examples of Right Side “Pressure”
B.33 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” - Positioning
B.34 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” from F4
B.35 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” from F3
B.36 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pulled Foot “Straight” Toward BU
B.37 – Level 3 Reveiw – Mechanics Detail – Pulled Foot Toward the Right-Field Corner
B.38 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Pulled” Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag
Mechanics Module #2a: SPA “Normal” Plays
Issues to concentrate on:
Overrunning needed “play” position based on fielding player release point …
“Play” position - 90 degree angle, 2-step fair & 2-step foul ...
Overrunning “play” position - hurts “adjusted” positioning for “swipe” tag - more to move back ...
Need to use diagonal corners of base to error check positioning …
Need better “swipe tag” play reads … Need earlier cues & movement …
Proper use of eyes on throw & play .. focus on bag & read F3’s feet better …
Position “fair” as much as possible - only go foul if “pressured” ...
Mechanics Module #2b: SPA “Special” Plays
Issues to concentrate on:
Teach logic why each “special” play needs that position ...
F1 Covers 1st Base - 2-step fair ...
F3 Covers Unassisted on a “Normal” Play - 2-step fair ...
Examples of Right Side “Pressure”
Right Side “Pressure” - Positioning - 2-step foul ...
Right Side “Pressure” from F4 - 2-step foul ...
Right Side “Pressure” from F3 - 2-step foul ...
Pulled Foot “Straight” Toward BU - adjust to see ...
Pulled Foot Toward the Right-Field Corner - adjust to see ...
Pulled Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag on side of runner - move toward the foul line ...
Pulled Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag on back of runner - move toward the plate to see around the runner’s back side ...
Here is Module #3 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module #3: SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Pivot Techniques Review Material:
B.48 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Basics – “Three-Step” Footwork
B.49 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Ground Ball on Infield with Overthrow at 1st Base
B.50 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Common Elements
B.51 – B.53 – Concept Review – BR Rounds 1st Base
B.54 - B.59 – Concept Review – BR Advances to 2nd Base or Beyond
B.60 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Adjustments – Pivot Location Adjustments – Advanced Positioning Concepts
B.61 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Adjustments – “Pro Look” Technique – Advanced Positioning Concepts
“Trouble” Ball to BU’s Area – BU Goes Out Review Material:
B.62 - B.75 – Concept Review – “Trouble” Ball to BU’s Area – BU Goes Out
Issues to concentrate on: Members strategies for reading fly balls are not effective → positioning, use of eyes, use of time available, adjustments for BR’s progress
Need to read these plays in time slices with specific purpose ...
Need to perform specific technical techniques ...
Need to identify visual cues to read & create decision points from ...
Need to use all time available more effectively ...
Read Ball off the Bat -- Time Slice #1:
As soon as the ball is hit, use early play time to maximum benefit - immediately “step up, turn & face the ball” … Advantage-disadvantage --increases read time by moving BU closer to the pivot point … minimal distance loss on fly ball coverage ...
Read fly ball trajectory, project (informed guess at) its relative landing position …
Perform in the short period of time before the batted ball leaves the infield or passes by BU ...
Read Players -- Time Slice#2:
As the batted ball leaves the infield ...
Next, focus on the players in the “projected” landing area proximity …
Read their movements & listen to players ...
Continue to observe the players movements throughout the total time available … patience - don’t hurry to a decision → don’t rush to a decision …
Your read & decision time is only limited by your ability to stay ahead of BR … Take risks, experiment & determine how long that is ...
Visual cues … C.O.I.L. C-converging, O-out hard, I-in hard, L-to the line … plus ground rulings …
Be patient - read the player the whole time available …
Decision Point - Go Out or Pivot -- Time Slice #3”
If they start to “break down” (slow up) under the ball, then they are showing you they are going to perform a “routine” catch … then pivot …
If they move even faster & lower to the ground, then go out … It will probably be a diving play …
If you cannot tell (the play doesn’t reveal itself to be routine), then “when in doubt, go out” ...
Movement Path “A” - Go Out -- Time Slice #4”
When going out to cover fly balls, always read the players & position so as to open a view of the open side of the ball …
If converging F8 & F9 ot F9 is facing the RF gap, move towards the LF gap (“rim”) the infield …
If F8 moves toward the RF gap or F9 opens up towards the RF line, then move down the RF line …
If you cannot tell whether F8 or F9 will catch the ball deep into the gap, then head straight at them until the play read reveals who will catch the ball …
When one of them calls for the ball or breaks down under it, then develop angle …
Move straight toward the RF fence if F8 shows he will catch it ...
Move straight towards the LF gap if F9 shows he will catch it ...
Movement Path “B” - Pivot -- Time Slice #4”
When maximizing the read time for your trouble fly ball read (“pushing the edge of the envelop”) … Key is to stay in front of BR …
“Anticipate” when you have to make a decision by so as to be able to enter the infield & stay in front of BR …
Learn from your experience base how long you have …
To stay ahead of BR, adjustments may be necessary to pivot point, pivot route, pivot technique, etc. to stay ahead of BR … Accepted adjustments are: (1) Shallowing of the pivot point … (2) Extending the point towards 2nd base … (3) Bowing the pivot route into the outfield … (4) “Pro Looking” into the infield ...
Here is Module #4 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module #4: Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Step Up, Turn & Face the Ball”:
B.96 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.97 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
B.98 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.99 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
From Starting Position “B” – R1 to 3rd “Rotation” Coverage:
B.106 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Moving into “The Library” – Common Material
B.107 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.108 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.109 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play Coming into 3rd Base with Overthrow
B.106 - B.109 – Concept Review – Starting Position "B" R1 to 3rd "Rotation" Coverage
B.110 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R1 to 3rd Rotation (with R3 & R1 on Bases) & Play Comes to 3rd Base
From Starting Position “C” – "Special" Outfield Fly Ball Coverage – Runners on 2nd & 1st Bases with “Rotation” Coverage:
B.111 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area – Moving into “The Library”
B.112 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play is Coming Into 3rd Base (Ball or R2 Doesn’t Come into 3rd)
B.113 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Into 3rd Base on R2 & “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.114 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play into 3rd Base on R2 & “Trouble” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.115 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #4 – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.111 - B.115 – Concept Review – Starting Position “C” – R2 & R1on Bases with Outfield Fly Ball & "Rotation” Coverage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – Fly Ball Positioning:
B.116 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 & “Trouble” Fly Ball or Line Drive to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.117 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.118 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – R3 Tags & Could Advance to Home:
Module #4 - SPB & C - Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Mechanics Module #4: Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage
Issues to concentrate on:
Drive forward & hard into the “working area” - same thrust forward as a pick-off to 1st, but without stopping & pushing up …
Drive hard, forward & deeply into the working area while angling onto the diagonal line from home plate through 2nd base …Let the play slow & stop you …
On fly ball, view the catch in primary vision without taking your eyes off of it until a “voluntary release” ...
On fly balls, line up the runner just outside of center of vision -- see the runner’s leave in peripheral vision ...
Here is Module #5 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module 5a - Clearing F2:
Plate Mechanics - PU Fair/Foul Positioning & Clearing F2
Baseball Umpire Mechancis - Plate Ump Move PopUp.mov
Mechanics Module 5b - Plate Plays:
NJSAB Video Short - New Plays At Plate Philosophy
Umpire Training with PLAYS AT THE PLATE preview
Crawfordsville Baseball: You Make The Call (4/20/2013)
Pacific Grove's Kevin Russo's RBI on the squeeze play
Umps review out at home, confirmed in 8th
Mechanics Module 5a - Clearing F2:
Issues to concentrate on:
Read the ball’s trajectory while watching F2’s shoulders/back & the ball flies out of your peripheral vision …
Read F2’s shoulders, then open so F2 can go by ...
Plate Mechanics - PU Fair/Foul Positioning & Clearing F2
Mechanics Module 5b - Plate Plays:
Issues to concentrate on:
“Point of plate” and adjusting to “collision” or “swipe” positioning theory ...
Working & keeping your head in the “wedge” theory ...
Anticipate the type of play faster & earlier in the play development ...
Here is Module #6 review material for Sunday's training ...
If you have time to glance over some of it, it may help your learning on Sunday ...
Mechanics Module #6a: Foul Fly Balls
B.45 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Ball on the 3rd Base Side
B.39 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage between 1st & Home Plate near the Dugout
B.40 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage between 1st & Home Plate near the Foul Line
B.41 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage Past 1st Base near the Stands
B.42 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Fly Ball (“Pop-Up”) Around Starting Position “A”
B.43 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Fly Ball (“Pop-Up”) Around Starting Position “A”
B.44 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Clear F3 on “Pop-Up” Down the Right Field Line
Mechanics Module #6b: Rundowns
Rundown Coverage – Single & Multiple Runners:
B.52, 55 & 58 – Concept Review – Rundowns with One Runner Only – Responsibilities & Coverage
B.119 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – Rundown on R1 between 1st and 2nd with R3 also at 3rd Base
B.120 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – Rundown on R3 between 3rd and Home with R1 also on 1st Base
B.121 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – Rundown on R2 between 2nd and 3rd with R3 also on 3rd Base
B.122 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – If the Rundown Develops between 3rd and Home
B.123 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – R3 on 3rd Gets into a Rundown between 3rd and Home with R2 on Base Also
B.124 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R2 & R1 – Rundown on R1 between 1st and 2nd Base
B.125 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R2 & R1 – Rundown on R2 between 2nd and 3rd Bases
B.126 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Rundown on R3 between 3rd and home
B.127 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Bases Loaded – Rundown develops between 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd
Mechanics Module #6a: Foul Fly Balls
Issues to concentrate on:
PU positioning on fair/foul -- PU’s are leaving the foul line prematurely & are in no man’s land … They are off the line & not enhancing angle for open side of fielder’s body ...
Make the play pull PU off the foul line -- Is it threatening the dugout, fence or will the player catch the ball turned toward either? Is the glove side of the fielders body away from you?
If the play is between, probably stay on the foul line & move aggressively up it to open the receiving side of the player’s body up to PU …
BU pivoting into the infield vs. going out -- Issues: fair/foul possibility on fly ball on the infield … Fly ball landing or near BU with play exploding on BU …
BU clearing F3 better -- Also see PU Clearing F2 ...
Mechanics Module #6b: Rundowns
Issues to concentrate on:
BU needs enough depth from the baseline to roughly mirror the runner & see plays on the runner well ...
PU needs to come down in foul territory …
PU enters rundown when the runner is moving away & there is sufficient distance from 1st base …
If tag occurs between the umpires, then make eye contact & communicate who will take the tag ...
Single Runner coverage techniques …(review)
Between 1st & 2nd … half & half or cutout coverage … work out at pregame with partner ...
Between 2nd & 3rd … half & half or cutout coverage … work out at pregame with partner ...
Between 3rd & Home …half & half ...
Between 1st & Home … half & half ...
Multiple Runner coverage concepts …
Issues to concentrate on:
PU assuming R3 between 3rd & home …
PU angles toward the 3rd base dugout to gain depth & reduce working path needed to cover the play with 45 degree angles on each side …
PU voices he has it all …
BU stays with 3rd until PU calls for it all
When PU calls for it all, BU bounces away & covers trail runner(s) …
If a trailing runner reacquires 3rd, then BU will voice he has that end & retake tags there ...
Lead vs. Training runner(s)...
Trailing Runner(s) …
R2 & R1 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3 & R1 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3 & R2 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3, R2 & R1 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
Lead Runner ...
R2 & R1 … same of PU as single runner between 2nd & 3rd … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3 & R1 … PU angles deep toward 3rd base dugout … Assumes all R3 when can … BU takes dive back to 3rd until PU calls for all of R3 … Then, BU repositions for possible plays on trail runner(s) … Bu reacquires 3rd if R1 advances to 3rd ...
R3 & R2 … PU angles deep toward 3rd base dugout … Assumes all R3 when can … BU takes dive back to 3rd until PU calls for all of R3 … Then, BU repositions for possible plays on trail runner(s) … BU reacquires 3rd if R2 advances to 3rd ...
R3, R2 & R1 … PU angles deep toward 3rd base dugout … Assumes all R3 when can … BU takes dive back to 3rd until PU calls for all of R3 … Then, BU repositions for possible plays on trail runner(s) …
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NCOA Baseball 2015 Crestmont Workshop_021515
To Do’s:
Develop station plans …
Equipment needs …
Staff availability …
Duties ...
Crestmont Park ...
90 ft Mechanics Clinic @ Crestmont Park ...
2 fields available plus asphalt play area (2+1= 3 fields) ..
Working on accumulating enough classroom instructors to staff stations at Crestmont Park …
Fairfield/Vacaville: Gwiazdon,
L3 - Nantze, Shellooe,
L4.1 - Levering, Guerrero, Donnan
L5.1 - Swanny, Ramirez, Wilkinson,
L5.3 - Jochim
Instructors helping … Send schedule … Station materials … Send prep materials … Mike Nantze, Pete Shellooe, Jeff Donnan, Rob Guerrero, Bruce Levering, Loren Jochim, Tom Ramirez, Keith Wilkinson, Aaron Higgins, Dave Gwiazdon ...
Instruction Teams … Crews …
Instruction Teams #1: Jeff Donnan, Rob Guerrero, Bruce Levering,
Instruction Teams #2: Mike Nantze, Pete Shellooe, Loren Jochim, Dave Gwiazdon ...
Instruction Teams #3: Tom Ramirez, Keith Wilkinson, Aaron Higgins, Swanny
Classes participating … Send prep materials ...
L5.3, L5.2, L5.1, L4.1, L3
Sunday, 02/15 ... We will be at Crestmont Elementary School ... There are two (2) little fields there & a blacktop area sufficient for our instruction needs ... It is also a combined school-park facility so restrooms are also available ... If weather prevents the Maidu Clinic, then we will use Jesuit as our backup facility & meet there ...
Crestmont Elementary School ... 1501 Sheridan Avenue, Roseville, CA 95661
Sun, 02/15:
Mechanics Module #13: Outside: SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Mechanics Module #14a: Outside: Foul fly balls & Rundowns
Mechanics Module #14b: Outside: Foul fly balls & Rundowns
Mechanics Module #15: Outside: SPA “Normal” Plays
Mechanics Module #16: Outside: SPA “Special” Plays
Mechanics Module #19: Outside: Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage
Mechanics Module #20: Outside: Plate Plays & Clearing F2
Mechanics Module #21: Outside: Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage
Instructor Instructions …
NCOA Baseball 2015 Crestmont Workshop_021515
Instructor Teams:
Field #1 -- Module #1 - Tom Ramirez, Keith Wilkinson, Aaron Higgins, Swanny
Field #2 -- Module #2 - Mike Nantze, Pete Shellooe, Loren Jochim, Dave Gwiazdon
Field #3 -- Module #3 - Jeff Donnan, Rob Guerrero, Bruce Levering
Morning Module Content:
Field #1 -- Module #1 - SPB & C - Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Field #2 -- Module #2 - SPA “Normal” & “Special” Plays
Field #3 -- Module #3 - SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Morning Schedule:
9:00am - 10:00am -- Session #1
10:00am - 11:00am -- Session #2
11:00am - 12:00pm -- Session #3
12:00pm - 1:00pm -- Lunch & visit Honig’s at Maidu Park ...
Instructor Teams:
Field #1 -- Module #4 - Tom Ramirez, Keith Wilkinson, Aaron Higgins, Swanny
Field #2 -- Module #5 - Mike Nantze, Pete Shellooe, Loren Jochim, Dave Gwiazdon
Field #3 -- Module #6 - Jeff Donnan, Rob Guerrero, Bruce Levering
Afternoon Modules:
Module #4 -- Module #4 - SPB & C - Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage (Blacktop Area)
Module #5 -- Module #5 - Plate Plays & Clearing F2
Module #6 -- Module #6 - SPA - Foul Fly Balls & SPB & C - Rundowns
Afternoon Schedule:
1:00pm - 2:00pm -- Session #4
2:00pm - 3:00pm -- Session #5
3:00pm - 4:00pm -- Session #6
Mechanics Module #1: Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage
Issues to concentrate on:
Position early & aggressively -- need better use of time during the early play development ...
Drive forward & hard into the “working area” - same thrust forward as a pick-off to 1st, but without stopping & pushing up after the 2nd step … Glide & settle into a standing set position ...
Drive hard, forward & deeply into the working area while angling onto the diagonal line from home plate through 2nd base …Settle 8-12 ft directly behind the F1 mound dirt/grass line …
If R2 is advancing on a grounder to F6’s left or to F5, then drive hard to the 3rd base side of the mound to open an angle for a force into 2nd or a tag on R2 … Move to the play side of the “working area” … Let the play slow & stop you ...
Play “Anticipation” -- Begin moving for the probable play -- Read the playing action on the move -- Compare against your experience for detail variance while moving ...
After the play, “bounce back” across the “working area” in anticipation of any secondary play possibilities …
Use your “instincts” (game knowledge & experience base) to help you anticipate potential plays …
Use “advantage-disadvantage” … “Likely-unlikely” … “strategic planning to protect against less likely plays occurring” theories to help you dynamically position …
Maintain “play initiative” & “positioning advantage” in movements … It’s a giant chess game …
Balance multiple runner needs … Compromise some movement to protect possible secondary play action movement needs …
Mechanics Module #1: Batted Ball on Infield Working Area Usage ...
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Step Up, Turn & Face the Ball”:
B.96 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.97 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
B.98 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.99 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Working Area” Concept:
B.100 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Ground Ball on the Infield – “Working Area” Concept
B.101 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball on the Infield – Advanced Coverage of 3rd Base
B.102 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Reading, Anticipating the Play Location and Positioning in the “Working Area”
B.103 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Seeing the Play and “Bouncing” Back Across the “Working Area”
B.104 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Obvious” (“Clean”) Base Hit to the Outfield – R2 on 2nd Base
B.105 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Base Hit to the Outfield with R2 on 2nd Base & 2 Outs – “Time” Plays
Double Play Coverage:
B.128 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R1 on 1st Base Only
B.129 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R3 & R1 on Bases
B.130 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “C” – R2 and R1 on Bases
Mechanics Module #2a & 2b: SPA Plays
Mechanics Module #2a: SPA “Normal” Plays
Issues to concentrate on:
Overrunning needed “play” position based on fielding player release point …
“Play” position - 90 degree angle, 2-step fair & 2-step foul ...
Overrunning “play” position - hurts “adjusted” positioning for “swipe” tag - more to move back ...
Need to use diagonal corners of base to error check positioning …
Need better “swipe tag” play reads … Need earlier cues & movement …
Proper use of eyes on throw & play .. focus on bag & read F3’s feet better …
Position “fair” as much as possible - only go foul if “pressured” ...
Mechanics: SPA “Normal” Plays
From Starting Position “A”:
B.25 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – BU Proper Use of Eyes during the Pitch
B.26 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Proper Use of Eyes and Position on Ground Balls to the Infield
B.27 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Establishing Proper “Play” Position
B.28 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Left Side “Play” Position – 90 Degree Angle “Play” Position
B.29 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Two Steps Fair “Play” Position with Ground Ball on Infield
B.27 - B.29 – Concept Review – Establishing Proper "Play" Position
Mechanics Module #2b: SPA “Special” Plays
Issues to concentrate on:
Teach logic why each “special” play needs that position ...
F1 Covers 1st Base - 2-step fair ...
F3 Covers Unassisted on a “Normal” Play - 2-step fair ...
Examples of Right Side “Pressure”
Right Side “Pressure” - Positioning - 2-step foul ...
Right Side “Pressure” from F4 - 2-step foul ...
Right Side “Pressure” from F3 - 2-step foul ...
Pulled Foot “Straight” Toward BU - adjust to see ...
Pulled Foot Toward the Right-Field Corner - adjust to see ...
Pulled Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag on side of runner - move toward the foul line ...
Pulled Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag on back of runner - move toward the plate to see around the runner’s back side ...
Mechanics: SPA “Special” Plays
Special “Play” Positioning on Infield Ground Ball from Starting Position “A”:
B.30 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – F1 Covers 1st Base
B.31 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – F3 Covers Unassisted on a “Normal” Play
B.32 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Examples of Right Side “Pressure”
B.33 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” - Positioning
B.34 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” from F4
B.35 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” from F3
B.36 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pulled Foot “Straight” Toward BU
B.37 – Level 3 Reveiw – Mechanics Detail – Pulled Foot Toward the Right-Field Corner
B.38 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Pulled” Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag
Mechanics Module #3: SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Issues to concentrate on: Members strategies for reading fly balls are not effective → positioning, use of eyes, use of time available, adjustments for BR’s progress
Need to read these plays in time slices with specific purpose ...
Need to perform specific technical techniques ...
Need to identify visual cues to read & create decision points from ...
Need to use all time available more effectively …
Need to check F8 & F9 positioning often - “head on a swivel” - to help anticipate hard, low liner dive plays quickly ...
Read Ball off the Bat -- Time Slice #1:
As soon as the ball is hit, use early play time to maximum benefit - immediately “step up, turn & face the ball” … Advantage-disadvantage --increases read time by moving BU closer to the pivot point … minimal distance loss on fly ball coverage ...
Read fly ball trajectory, project (informed guess at) its relative landing position …
Perform in the short period of time before the batted ball leaves the infield or passes by BU ...
Read Players -- Time Slice#2:
As the batted ball leaves the infield ...
Next, focus on the players in the “projected” landing area proximity …
Read their movements & listen to players ...
Continue to observe the players movements throughout the total time available … patience - don’t hurry to a decision → don’t rush to a decision …
Your read & decision time is only limited by your ability to stay ahead of BR … Take risks, experiment & determine how long that is ...
Visual cues … C.O.I.L. C-converging, O-out hard, I-in hard, L-to the line … plus ground rulings …
Be patient - read the player the whole time available …
Decision Point - Go Out or Pivot -- Time Slice #3”
If they start to “break down” (slow up) under the ball, then they are showing you they are going to perform a “routine” catch … then pivot …
If they move even faster & lower to the ground, then go out … It will probably be a diving play …
If you cannot tell (the play doesn’t reveal itself to be routine), then “when in doubt, go out” ...
Movement Path “A” - Go Out -- Time Slice #4”
When going out to cover fly balls, always read the players & move to open a view of the open side of the ball …
If converging F8 & F9 ot F9 is facing the RF gap, move towards the LF gap (“rim”) the infield …
If F8 moves toward the RF gap or F9 opens up towards the RF line, then move down the RF line …
If you cannot tell whether F8 or F9 will catch the ball deep into the gap, then head straight at them until the play read reveals who will catch the ball …
When one of them calls for the ball or breaks down under it, then develop angle …
Move straight toward the RF fence if F8 shows he will catch it ...
Move straight towards the LF gap if F9 shows he will catch it ...
Movement Path “B” - Pivot -- Time Slice #4”
When maximizing the read time for your trouble fly ball read (“pushing the edge of the envelop”) … Key is to stay in front of BR …
“Anticipate” when you have to make a decision by so as to be able to enter the infield & stay in front of BR …
Learn from your experience base how long you have …
To stay ahead of BR, adjustments may be necessary to pivot point, pivot route, pivot technique, etc. to stay ahead of BR … Accepted adjustments are: (1) Shallowing of the pivot point … (2) Extending the point towards 2nd base … (3) Bowing the pivot route into the outfield … (4) “Pro Looking” into the infield ...
Experiment & take risks in lower level games where you won’t hurt yourself … You will never maximize your umpiring if you don’t take some risks & flirt with failure … Living in “safety” & “security” is not how you become a great umpire …
Mechanics Module #9: Classroom: SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Pivot Techniques Review Material:
B.48 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Basics – “Three-Step” Footwork
B.49 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Ground Ball on Infield with Overthrow at 1st Base
B.50 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Common Elements
B.51 – B.53 – Concept Review – BR Rounds 1st Base
B.54 - B.59 – Concept Review – BR Advances to 2nd Base or Beyond
B.60 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Adjustments – Pivot Location Adjustments – Advanced Positioning Concepts
B.61 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Adjustments – “Pro Look” Technique – Advanced Positioning Concepts
“Trouble” Ball to BU’s Area – BU Goes Out Review Material:
B.62 - B.75 – Concept Review – “Trouble” Ball to BU’s Area – BU Goes Out
Mechanics Module #4: Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage
Issues to concentrate on:
Use many thoughts as batted ball to infield working area usage ...
Drive forward & hard into the “working area” - same thrust forward as a pick-off to 1st, but without stopping & pushing up …
Drive hard, forward & deeply into the working area while angling onto the diagonal line from home plate through 2nd base …Let the play slow & stop you …
On fly ball, view the catch in primary vision without taking your eyes off of it until a “voluntary release” ...
On fly balls, line up the runner just outside of center of vision -- see the runner’s leave in peripheral vision ...
Batted Ball to Outfield Working Area Usage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Step Up, Turn & Face the Ball”:
B.96 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.97 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
B.98 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.99 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
From Starting Position “B” – R1 to 3rd “Rotation” Coverage:
B.106 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Moving into “The Library” – Common Material
B.107 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.108 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.109 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play Coming into 3rd Base with Overthrow
B.106 - B.109 – Concept Review – Starting Position "B" R1 to 3rd "Rotation" Coverage
B.110 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R1 to 3rd Rotation (with R3 & R1 on Bases) & Play Comes to 3rd Base
From Starting Position “C” – "Special" Outfield Fly Ball Coverage – Runners on 2nd & 1st Bases with “Rotation” Coverage:
B.111 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area – Moving into “The Library”
B.112 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play is Coming Into 3rd Base (Ball or R2 Doesn’t Come into 3rd)
B.113 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Into 3rd Base on R2 & “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.114 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play into 3rd Base on R2 & “Trouble” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.115 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #4 – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.111 - B.115 – Concept Review – Starting Position “C” – R2 & R1on Bases with Outfield Fly Ball & "Rotation” Coverage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – Fly Ball Positioning:
B.116 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 & “Trouble” Fly Ball or Line Drive to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.117 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.118 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – R3 Tags & Could Advance to Home:
Mechanics Module #5a & 5b: Plate Plays & Clearing F2
Mechanics Module 5a - Clearing F2:
Issues to concentrate on:
Read the ball’s trajectory while watching F2’s shoulders/back & the ball flies out of your peripheral vision …
Read F2’s shoulders, then open so F2 can go by ...
Plate Mechanics - PU Fair/Foul Positioning & Clearing F2
Baseball Umpire Mechancis - Plate Ump Move PopUp.mov
Mechanics Module 5b - Plate Plays:
Issues to concentrate on:
“Point of plate” and adjusting to “collision” or “swipe” positioning theory ...
Working & keeping your head in the “wedge” theory …
Anticipate the type of play faster & earlier in the play development … Read fielder, ball & runner spacial relationship
NJSAB Video Short - New Plays At Plate Philosophy
Umpire Training with PLAYS AT THE PLATE preview
Crawfordsville Baseball: You Make The Call (4/20/2013)
Pacific Grove's Kevin Russo's RBI on the squeeze play
Umps review out at home, confirmed in 8th
Mechanics Module #6a & 6b: Foul Fly Balls & Rundowns
Mechanics Module #6a: Foul Fly Balls
Issues to concentrate on:
PU positioning on fair/foul -- PU’s are leaving the foul line prematurely & are in no man’s land … They are off the line & not enhancing angle for open side of fielder’s body ...
Make the play pull PU off the foul line -- Is it threatening the dugout, fence or will the player catch the ball turned toward either? Is the glove side of the fielders body away from you?
If the play is between, probably stay on the foul line & move aggressively up it to open the receiving side of the player’s body up to PU …
BU pivoting into the infield vs. going out -- Issues: fair/foul possibility on fly ball on the infield … Fly ball landing or near BU with play exploding on BU …
BU clearing F3 better -- Also see PU Clearing F2 ...
Mechanics Module #10a: Classroom: Foul Fly Balls & Coverage:
B.45 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Ball on the 3rd Base Side
B.39 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage between 1st & Home Plate near the Dugout
B.40 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage between 1st & Home Plate near the Foul Line
B.41 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage Past 1st Base near the Stands
B.42 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Fly Ball (“Pop-Up”) Around Starting Position “A”
B.43 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Fly Ball (“Pop-Up”) Around Starting Position “A”
B.44 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Clear F3 on “Pop-Up” Down the Right Field Line
Mechanics Module #6b: Rundowns
Issues to concentrate on:
BU needs enough depth from the baseline to roughly mirror the runner & see plays on the runner well ...
PU needs to come down in foul territory …
PU enters rundown when the runner is moving away & there is sufficient distance from 1st base …
If tag occurs between the umpires, then make eye contact & communicate who will take the tag ...
Single Runner coverage techniques …(review)
Between 1st & 2nd … half & half or cutout coverage … work out at pregame with partner ...
Between 2nd & 3rd … half & half or cutout coverage … work out at pregame with partner ...
Between 3rd & Home …half & half ...
Between 1st & Home … half & half ...
Multiple Runner coverage concepts …
Issues to concentrate on:
PU assuming R3 between 3rd & home …
PU angles toward the 3rd base dugout to gain depth & reduce working path needed to cover the play with 45 degree angles on each side …
PU voices he has it all …
BU stays with 3rd until PU calls for it all
When PU calls for it all, BU bounces away & covers trail runner(s) …
If a trailing runner reacquires 3rd, then BU will voice he has that end & retake tags there ...
Lead vs. Training runner(s)...
Trailing Runner(s) …
R2 & R1 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3 & R1 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3 & R2 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3, R2 & R1 … PU stays home … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
Lead Runner ...
R2 & R1 … same of PU as single runner between 2nd & 3rd … BU limits movement for multiple runner responsibilities ...
R3 & R1 … PU angles deep toward 3rd base dugout … Assumes all R3 when can … BU takes dive back to 3rd until PU calls for all of R3 … Then, BU repositions for possible plays on trail runner(s) … Bu reacquires 3rd if R1 advances to 3rd ...
R3 & R2 … PU angles deep toward 3rd base dugout … Assumes all R3 when can … BU takes dive back to 3rd until PU calls for all of R3 … Then, BU repositions for possible plays on trail runner(s) … BU reacquires 3rd if R2 advances to 3rd ...
R3, R2 & R1 … PU angles deep toward 3rd base dugout … Assumes all R3 when can … BU takes dive back to 3rd until PU calls for all of R3 … Then, BU repositions for possible plays on trail runner(s) …
Rundown Coverage – Single & Multiple Runners:
B.52, 55 & 58 – Concept Review – Rundowns with One Runner Only – Responsibilities & Coverage
B.119 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – Rundown on R1 between 1st and 2nd with R3 also at 3rd Base
B.120 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – Rundown on R3 between 3rd and Home with R1 also on 1st Base
B.121 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – Rundown on R2 between 2nd and 3rd with R3 also on 3rd Base
B.122 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – If the Rundown Develops between 3rd and Home
B.123 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – R3 on 3rd Gets into a Rundown between 3rd and Home with R2 on Base Also
B.124 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R2 & R1 – Rundown on R1 between 1st and 2nd Base
B.125 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R2 & R1 – Rundown on R2 between 2nd and 3rd Bases
B.126 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Rundown on R3 between 3rd and home
B.127 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Bases Loaded – Rundown develops between 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd
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Mechanics Module #11: Classroom: SPA “Normal” Plays
From Starting Position “A”:
B.25 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – BU Proper Use of Eyes during the Pitch
B.26 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Proper Use of Eyes and Position on Ground Balls to the Infield
B.27 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Establishing Proper “Play” Position
B.28 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Left Side “Play” Position – 90 Degree Angle “Play” Position
B.29 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Two Steps Fair “Play” Position with Ground Ball on Infield
B.27 - B.29 – Concept Review – Establishing Proper "Play" Position
Google+ Circle Material (also attached below):
Ump Basics - SPA - Infield Grounder - Angle-Distance - BU Fair
Ump Basics - SPA - Infield Grounder - Left-Side - 90-Deg Angle
Ump Basics - SPA - Infield Grounder - Right-Side - Two-Step Fair
Mechanics Module #12: Classroom: SPA “Special” Plays
Special “Play” Positioning on Infield Ground Ball from Starting Position “A”:
B.30 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – F1 Covers 1st Base
B.31 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – F3 Covers Unassisted on a “Normal” Play
B.32 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Examples of Right Side “Pressure”
B.33 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” - Positioning
B.34 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” from F4
B.35 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Right Side “Pressure” from F3
B.36 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pulled Foot “Straight” Toward BU
B.37 – Level 3 Reveiw – Mechanics Detail – Pulled Foot Toward the Right-Field Corner
B.38 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Pulled” Foot Toward Home Plate Followed by a “Swipe” Tag
Google+ Circle Material (also attached below):
Ump Basics - SPA - Infield Grounder - F3 Pulled Foot Off Base
Ump Basics - SPA - Infield Grounder - Overthrow to DBT
Ump Basics - SPA - Infield Grounder - Swipe Tag
Mechanics Module #10a: Classroom: Foul Fly Balls & Coverage:
B.45 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Ball on the 3rd Base Side
B.39 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage between 1st & Home Plate near the Dugout
B.40 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage between 1st & Home Plate near the Foul Line
B.41 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Foul Fly Coverage Past 1st Base near the Stands
B.42 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Fly Ball (“Pop-Up”) Around Starting Position “A”
B.43 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Fly Ball (“Pop-Up”) Around Starting Position “A”
B.44 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Clear F3 on “Pop-Up” Down the Right Field Line
Mechanics Module #9: Classroom: SPA - “Pivot” or “Go out on fly ball”
Pivot Techniques Review Material:
B.48 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Basics – “Three-Step” Footwork
B.49 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Ground Ball on Infield with Overthrow at 1st Base
B.50 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Common Elements
B.51 – B.53 – Concept Review – BR Rounds 1st Base
B.54 - B.59 – Concept Review – BR Advances to 2nd Base or Beyond
B.60 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Adjustments – Pivot Location Adjustments – Advanced Positioning Concepts
B.61 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Pivot Adjustments – “Pro Look” Technique – Advanced Positioning Concepts
“Trouble” Ball to BU’s Area – BU Goes Out Review Material:
B.62 - B.75 – Concept Review – “Trouble” Ball to BU’s Area – BU Goes Out
Mechanics Module #10b: Classroom: Rundowns
Rundown Coverage – Single & Multiple Runners:
B.52, 55 & 58 – Concept Review – Rundowns with One Runner Only – Responsibilities & Coverage
B.119 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – Rundown on R1 between 1st and 2nd with R3 also at 3rd Base
B.120 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – Rundown on R3 between 3rd and Home with R1 also on 1st Base
B.121 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – Rundown on R2 between 2nd and 3rd with R3 also on 3rd Base
B.122 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – If the Rundown Develops between 3rd and Home
B.123 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R2 – R3 on 3rd Gets into a Rundown between 3rd and Home with R2 on Base Also
B.124 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R2 & R1 – Rundown on R1 between 1st and 2nd Base
B.125 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R2 & R1 – Rundown on R2 between 2nd and 3rd Bases
B.126 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Rundown on R3 between 3rd and home
B.127 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Bases Loaded – Rundown develops between 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd
Mechanics Module #17: Classroom: Infield Working Area usage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Step Up, Turn & Face the Ball”:
B.96 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.97 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
B.98 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.99 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Working Area” Concept:
B.100 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – Ground Ball on the Infield – “Working Area” Concept
B.101 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball on the Infield – Advanced Coverage of 3rd Base
B.102 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Reading, Anticipating the Play Location and Positioning in the “Working Area”
B.103 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Seeing the Play and “Bouncing” Back Across the “Working Area”
B.104 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Obvious” (“Clean”) Base Hit to the Outfield – R2 on 2nd Base
B.105 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Base Hit to the Outfield with R2 on 2nd Base & 2 Outs – “Time” Plays
Double Play Coverage:
B.128 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R1 on 1st Base Only
B.129 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “B” – R3 & R1 on Bases
B.130 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Double Plays from SP “C” – R2 and R1 on Bases
Google+ Circle Material (also attached below):
Ump Basics - SPB - R1 Only - Double Play
Ump Basics - SPB - R1 Only - Double Play - Reverse
Mechanics Module #18: Classroom: Outfield Working Area Usage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – “Step Up, Turn & Face the Ball”:
B.96 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.97 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “B” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
B.98 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Left Side of the Infield
B.99 – Level 1 Review – Mechanics Detail – SP “C” – Ground Ball Hit to the Right Side of the Infield
From Starting Position “B” – R1 to 3rd “Rotation” Coverage:
B.106 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Moving into “The Library” – Common Material
B.107 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.108 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Coming into 3rd Base
B.109 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play Coming into 3rd Base with Overthrow
B.106 - B.109 – Concept Review – Starting Position "B" R1 to 3rd "Rotation" Coverage
B.110 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R1 to 3rd Rotation (with R3 & R1 on Bases) & Play Comes to 3rd Base
From Starting Position “C” – "Special" Outfield Fly Ball Coverage – Runners on 2nd & 1st Bases with “Rotation” Coverage:
B.111 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area – Moving into “The Library”
B.112 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #1 – No Play is Coming Into 3rd Base (Ball or R2 Doesn’t Come into 3rd)
B.113 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #2 – Play Into 3rd Base on R2 & “Routine” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.114 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #3 – Play into 3rd Base on R2 & “Trouble” Fly Ball to BU’s 80% Area
B.115 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Option #4 – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.111 - B.115 – Concept Review – Starting Position “C” – R2 & R1on Bases with Outfield Fly Ball & "Rotation” Coverage
From Starting Position “B” or “C” – Fly Ball Positioning:
B.116 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 & “Trouble” Fly Ball or Line Drive to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.117 – Level 2 Review – Mechanics Detail – Mechanics Detail – R2 on 2nd Base & “Trouble” Fly Ball to PU’s Left Field Line 10% Area
B.118 – Level 3 Review – Mechanics Detail – R3 & R1 – R3 Tags & Could Advance to Home:
Google+ Circle Material (also attached below):
Ump Basics - SPB - R1 to 3rd - Ball to RF Line
Ump Basics - SPC - Outfield Fly Ball - R2-R1 - Tagging
Ump Basics - SPC - Outfield Fly Ball - Bases Loaded - Tagging