I saw a defense today for a U16 lefty slap/slasher that I had not seen previously. Situation was no one on and 1 out with the score 2-2. This occurred in the 4th inning so I'm assuming that this was the second time up for the batter.
The coach calls time and moves the 3B in to about 40 ft. from the plate and near the line. SS in to the baseline. 2B 5 feet inside the baseline. First baseman back near the base. LF and CF move in and shade to LF. Now I have seen and done that myself for a slapper. Here is the part I have not seen before. The coach moves the RF into the infield 5 feet in front of 2B and leaves RF completely open. His final words of wisdom to his pitcher, "you need to hit your spots". You know what? It worked the kid went 0-2 with foul slaps and then popped up.
Anyone ever seen that before?
The coach calls time and moves the 3B in to about 40 ft. from the plate and near the line. SS in to the baseline. 2B 5 feet inside the baseline. First baseman back near the base. LF and CF move in and shade to LF. Now I have seen and done that myself for a slapper. Here is the part I have not seen before. The coach moves the RF into the infield 5 feet in front of 2B and leaves RF completely open. His final words of wisdom to his pitcher, "you need to hit your spots". You know what? It worked the kid went 0-2 with foul slaps and then popped up.
Anyone ever seen that before?