Infield Positioning - Adjusting for Lefties vs Righties in Baseball

Infield Positioning - Adjusting for Lefties vs Righties in Baseball

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Health Sciences, Physical Ed, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial discusses infield positioning strategies for corner infielders when facing lefty and righty hitters. It explains how to adjust the positions of the first and third basemen based on the hitter's handedness and tendency to pull the ball. The tutorial emphasizes playing the percentages to maximize defensive coverage and highlights the differences in positioning strategies between professional and amateur levels.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how a player's spray chart might influence infield positioning.

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the common mistakes made by amateur baseball players regarding infield positioning?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what situations might a coach decide to adjust the infielders' positions based on the handedness of the hitter?

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