Western Piedmont Baseball Mechanics 2 Plate & Base
Mechanics 2 Plate & Base PLATE Protect Hands Line of Sight Visualize strike zone Timing Proper mechanics Use hands to communicate Removing mask Stance Be Vocal
Mechanics 2 Plate & Base Out Calls Follow the Action Help your partner Develop a good reputation Call 'em, Don't explain 'em Don't Award the BB Know how and when to call “Time” Calling balks Infield Fly Rule
Mechanics 2 Plate & Base Working with the Catcher Cleaning the Plate Foul-Fair Calls Batted ball off of batter Foul Tips Slow Rollers Play at Home Pace of Play Flinching
Mechanics 2 Plate & Base Handling pitcher, catcher or coach complaints Between innings Avoiding Inning Ending confrontation Observing Base Runners Ball supply Manage substitutions Be alert for bench jockeying Batter's box Fly ball mechanics
Mechanics 2 Plate & Base BASE Initial Position A Posture and Movement (Ready) Style Outs – Safes Timing Double Play Obstruction or Interference Force plays
Mechanics 2 Plate & Base Observing Base runners Communication and Signals Position B (Ready) Position C (Ready) Between Innings Conferences Handling complaints / ejections