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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:14 pm    Post subject: SS and 2B
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As I watch some of my games, I'm beginning to realize that sometimes the ball is hit hard and is within running distance of the SS or 2B. So when the player runs to catch the ball, he still misses the catch. However there's no "miss" in blue when he misses it. Is this a catching problem?- or should be SS and 2B become faster so they can get in front of the ball quicker?

Thanks for any input. Very Happy
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i have that problem too, its real annoying.....
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:46 pm    Post subject:
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I think a good glove makes a difference, but I have no proof or real evidence. It just seems that way, so I keep them trained in catching. My SS takes away a lot of hits.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:33 pm    Post subject: Re: SS and 2B
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trogdor5 wrote:
As I watch some of my games, I'm beginning to realize that sometimes the ball is hit hard and is within running distance of the SS or 2B. So when the player runs to catch the ball, he still misses the catch. However there's no "miss" in blue when he misses it. Is this a catching problem?- or should be SS and 2B become faster so they can get in front of the ball quicker?

Thanks for any input. Very Happy


i have had this problem too they slidestep for me, and then the ball goes right through them Confused to tell u the truth i was getting ready to get on and make a topic just like this, thanks trog Smile

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:43 pm    Post subject: Re: SS and 2B
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trogdor5 wrote:
As I watch some of my games, I'm beginning to realize that sometimes the ball is hit hard and is within running distance of the SS or 2B. So when the player runs to catch the ball, he still misses the catch. However there's no "miss" in blue when he misses it. Is this a catching problem?- or should be SS and 2B become faster so they can get in front of the ball quicker?

Thanks for any input. Very Happy


Well I would say both , you need good running speed at those positions , and good catching skill to grab it , I often see my ss and 2nd baseman going into the "hole" to record an out.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:46 am    Post subject:
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I would make sure they are both good runners which are "almost" outmaxed in running and good catchers too. Since I keep them upto speed I do not see this happening very often.
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the balls that the team im playing they always get hit into the out field
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:23 pm    Post subject:
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the balls that the team im playing they always get hit into the out field


That is probably because they lack batting skill or your pitcher requires some training Wink
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It all depends on if you can find the right player. Each player has a position that they will do best at, my shortstop personally covers a ton of ground, catches pop ups in the outfield and gets balls deep in the hole, just experiment and find a player that plays the best at SS or 2B
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Wow that's weird I bet only you guys get this problem. It's not like everyone has this problem....hmmm weird.
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