Back in my baseball days, regardless of a runner on 1 or not, we would always watch the lead off on 3. If the kid was busting off the bag hard everytime, which is what lots of coaches teach, then we would ignore him for a few pitches to try to get him to think we didn't care. This would consist of me not even looking at him and the 3rd baseman just kicking dirt after a pitch. Then I would give a sign, 3rd base would confirm, and we'd blind throw down to 3 on the next pitch.
If you know what coming, just blind throw down to 3rd and see what you get. 3rd baseman has to be ready though. It really is a blind throw especially if there is a right handed batter. If you have to wait and see if the 3rd baseman is there, its already to late.
If you know what coming, just blind throw down to 3rd and see what you get. 3rd baseman has to be ready though. It really is a blind throw especially if there is a right handed batter. If you have to wait and see if the 3rd baseman is there, its already to late.