Baseball Instruction/Balk to second base???

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Expert: - 7/9/2008


Question
Is it a balk if a right handed pitcher lifts his leg and throws back to second base?

Answer
Hey John,

Not automatically.

The best way, is to spin..

Here's the plan you should use. With a runner on second (right handed pitcher) Spin to pick-off at 2nd, but go clockwise (to the right) a few times to fake the runner into thinking that's your best move.. Then when you are serious about picking him off, turn the other way. He won't be expecting the switch.. He'll freeze for a few seconds, may be enough to get him..
Let me know, the first time it works.
Good Luck..
Dennis

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Dennis Girardi

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I can answer all questions reguarding little league baseball and instruction. I can help on pitching, coaching, batting order, batting instruction, fielding and strategies.

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I have managed and coached baseball for over 30 years. I have also been a comissioner of a ten year old league, for 3 years. I took care of the whole league from scheduling the umpires, to running the draft, to purchasing the trophies.

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