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Outfield Defense Playing “Straight Away”

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds bench coach, Ray Knight. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ray to explain what it means for an outfield defense to be playing “straight away.”

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Defending Barry Bonds

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds bench coach, Ray Knight. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ray about Barry Bonds coming to town and how the Reds will try to defend him.

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Philosophy for Pitchers Throwing on the Side

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitching coach, Don Gullett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Don about his philosophy for pitchers throwing side sessions on off-days.

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What is a Knuckleball?

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitching coach, Don Gullett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Don to explain what a knuckleball is and how a pitcher throws it.

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The Importance of Balance for a Pitcher

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitching coach, Don Gullett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Don about the importance for a pitcher to stay balanced.

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What is a Cutter or Cut Fastball?

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitching coach, Don Gullett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Don what is a cutter or a cut fastball?

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The Difference Between a 2-Seam and 4-Seam Fastball

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitching coach, Don Gullett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Don what the difference is between a 2-seam and 4-seam fastball.

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Danny Graves on how to pitch to Jeff Bagwell

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds pitcher Danny Graves. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Danny how he approaches pitching to Houston Astros slugger, Jeff Bagwell.

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Tag Plays at Second Base

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds third base coach, Tim Foli. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Tim about tag plays at second base, specifically bang-bang plays.

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Third Baseman Blocking the Base with His Knee

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds third base coach, Tim Foli. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Tim about a situation where Aaron Boone blocked Eduardo Perez with his knee from tagging third base on a stolen base attempt……is this a legal play by Boone?

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