In a recent thread regarding bunting, on of the posts got me thinking about something regarding defensive players and their getting into their ready positioning. I argue that a player is quicker in her reaction if she's already moving as opposed to being in the traditional down and non-moving set position.
I would argue that a defensive player, regardless of position, would be quicker reacting to what the batter does if that defensive player is creeping forward as the ball reaches the batter.
All too often I see defensive players, particularly infield corners, getting down and set (without any further motion) only to be caught off guard because they are so use to stopping in their down and set positioning.
Again, I think a player is quicker in her reaction if she's still creeping forward as the ball reaches the batter rather than be in a stopped ready setup.
I would argue that a defensive player, regardless of position, would be quicker reacting to what the batter does if that defensive player is creeping forward as the ball reaches the batter.
All too often I see defensive players, particularly infield corners, getting down and set (without any further motion) only to be caught off guard because they are so use to stopping in their down and set positioning.
Again, I think a player is quicker in her reaction if she's still creeping forward as the ball reaches the batter rather than be in a stopped ready setup.