Tim Foli

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Tag Plays at Second Base

Topics: Baseball Instruction

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

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Obstruction

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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Shortstop Defense to Prevent a Big Inning

Topics: Baseball Instruction

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

Topics: Baseball Instruction

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?

Topics: Baseball Instruction

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

Topics: Baseball Instruction

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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