ss to first glove to glove times

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moe

Aug 14, 2013
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14u and up - what are good fielding times SS to 1st? Glove to glove...I want to say 1.6 but seems slow, and that was 12u.

Or...am I missing the point and that is not a good measurement...what drill would improve transfer and throw times?

I would assume overhand throw speed, and ball transfer time would be the biggest factor... is this effective for measuring 3rd base as well as SS?
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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Georgia
Or...am I missing the point and that is not a good measurement...

This^^^^^^
Work on proper mechanics, including footwork, quick release, and arm strength. A SS also needs to be aggressive and charge balls!
 
May 24, 2013
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So Cal
It seems to me that there are far too many variables to use "pop-time" as a metric for a SS. With catcher's there is a much tighter constraint on the conditions that allow for "pop-time" to be a (somewhat) usable metric.
 

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