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Defending the Stole Base

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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 how to defend against the stolen base.

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Positioning Outfielders

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds bench coach, Ray Knight. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ray about positioning outfielders and the preparation involved at the big league level to make sure they are in the correct spot.

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Outfield Defense Playing “Straight Away”

Topics: Baseball Instruction

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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