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Shortstop Defense to Prevent a Big Inning

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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 where a shortstop can play to prevent a big inning with runners on base.

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Double Play Depth for a Shortstop

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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 where a shortstop should best position themselves when at double play depth.

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Where Should a Shortstop Play?

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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 a simple but complex question: where should a shortstop position themselves?

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Third Baseman Positioning with Runner on Third

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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 where a third baseman should play in a clutch situation with a runner on third base.

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Outfielder Charging the Baseball

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds coach, Jose Cardenal. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jose about the proper technique for an outfielder charging a ball hit on the ground.

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Battling the Sun as an Outfielder

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds coach, Jose Cardenal. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jose the best techniques for an outfielder to battle the sun and make a catch on a bright sunny day at the ballpark.

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Properly Securing a Catch

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds coach, Jose Cardenal. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jose how an outfielder properly secures a catch to be in a proper throwing position to potentially throw out a runner.

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Outfield Positioning to Throw Out Runners

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds coach, Jose Cardenal. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jose the proper positioning for an outfielder to be ready to throw out a runner.

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Tracking Fly Balls in the Outfield

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds coach, Jose Cardenal. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jose about how different MLB outfielders track fly balls.

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Good “Ready” Position in the Outfield

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds coach, Jose Cardenal. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jose about how outfielders get set in a good “ready” position prior to pitch being thrown.

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