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Good Footwork for a First Baseman
Topics: Baseball Instruction
This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds infield coach, Randy Whisler. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Randy how about good footwork for a first baseman.
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Defensive Alignment – Where is the First Baseman Not Allowed to play?
Topics: Fair Territory, Foul Territory
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Does the 1B Obstruct the Runner in this play?
Topics: Batted Ball, Fielding, Obstruction, Runners, Video - Fielder, Video - Runner
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A whole lot of bumping going on
Topics: Blog, Fielding, Obstruction, Umpire
Runner on first, no outs. Lazy infield popup down first base line. First baseman and pitcher converge but it seems like it’s a play for the first baseman. As the batter-runner approaches first, he and the pitcher slightly bump which causes the batter-runner to lose his balance and fall. The pitcher also loses his balance…