Pitchers vs Base Stealers: An Inside Look at the Strategy

The video explores the dynamics of base stealing in baseball, focusing on the interaction between pitchers and base runners. It covers how runners time their jumps, read pitcher tendencies, and choose pitches to steal on. The video also discusses strategies pitchers use to prevent stealing, such as varying their set times and using pickoff moves. Additionally, it highlights the importance of keeping runners off key bases to prevent runs and explains pitching techniques like the slide step to counter fast runners.

What cues do runners look for to get a good jump when stealing a base?

What strategies do runners use to predict the type of pitch being thrown?

How do pitchers try to combat base stealing?

What is the significance of keeping runners off second base with no outs?

Describe the slide step and its importance for pitchers.

What makes stealing a base one of the harder things about being a pitcher?

Why is it important for pitchers to vary the time they come set?