second baseman defense

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Throwing a Ball to a Pitcher Covering First Base

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with former Cincinnati Reds second baseman, Ron Oester. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ron to explain how a second baseman should attempt to throw a ball to a pitcher covering first base.

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Tag Plays on Stole Base Attempts

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with former Cincinnati Reds second baseman, Ron Oester. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ron to explain how a second baseman should properly flip a double play ball to the shortstop.

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Double Play for a Second Baseman

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with former Cincinnati Reds second baseman, Ron Oester. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ron to explain how a second baseman should properly flip a double play ball to the shortstop.

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