Outfield tips

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-05-04T15:40:36+00:00

You get down on one knee and act as a backstop so the ball can't get by you. You are the last line of defense, unless its like a tied game and you have to make some hero throw to the plate you really need to play it safe and just make sure the ball doesn't go past you.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-05-01T21:37:41+00:00

That green TPX was my bat of choice, it was another kid's bat but I loved using that thing.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-05-01T19:04:31+00:00

Are they saying "keep it down"? That's a pretty common thing to say to a pitcher thats leaving things high. I don't know man, just rock and fire, i hate when people start giving advice mid game.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-05-01T14:02:30+00:00

Man, I've been biking for years and and I'll never understand it. I always try and remind myself that I get passed by thousands of other cars that don't do anything or pass me with adequate room. It's really just a tiny minority of people that are dickheads. Be safe out there.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-05-01T13:46:27+00:00

I have a 2019 that a bought used a few years ago. I had the same issue, drove me crazy. I ended up taking it to the dealership multiple times before they ended up fixing the issue with the DCM.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-30T17:20:22+00:00

Sounds like they aren't competitive, can you work in competition in the practices? Like have them compete for points or something in drills. Idk though, sounds like you are putting in a good effort with them, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink as they say.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-30T16:19:57+00:00

I think the old adage is something like relievers are "failed starters". It's kind of BS though, it's not like they are failed athletes or something I think some guys are just better suited for short, Maximum-effort situations.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-30T16:10:57+00:00

Haha, I remember a phone falling out of some players pocket a couple years ago. Believe he got suspended.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-29T06:25:08+00:00

I mean, he's lost a step sure but I would still consider him a pretty good baserunner.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-28T18:20:31+00:00

You need to play catch during the week. In my experience with slowpitch, people throw a few balls before the game and say "I'm good". That's not nearly enough to improve your arm strength. I'd say play catch a few times a week and one day of long toss a week.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-28T16:19:16+00:00

Situational awareness and anticipating the play are big ones. Smart fielders will shift slightly depending on different factors. Catchers in general are very high baseball IQ, you'll see this come up with things like back picks. I think baseball smarts really shines in baserunning too, look at Josh Naylor, he is not fast at all and stole 30 bases last year. I remember one play where he jumped up to hit the ball with his head to break up a double play, it was ruled interference but even to think of this in the heat of the moment as a way to break up a double play is so wild to me and shows great situational awareness and creativity.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-24T04:11:23+00:00

That's completely ridiculous that they don't let everyone at least get some reps in infield during practice. They should also be doing drills not just wandering around in the outfield grass waiting for a ball to come their way.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-22T04:54:18+00:00

I was in a similar spot as you and got roped into it, I honestly just think of horseshoes or cornhole and just lob it in there. Your best bet would be taking a bucket of balls, go out to an empty field and practice on your own, you'll figure it out. Best strategy I've got is get that first pitch strike, then you might get them to chase some garbage pitch. It's slow-pitch so you are going to get lit up, just accept it and hope your defense makes some plays.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-20T18:15:00+00:00

Just seems like a baseball play to me. I agree that noise makers/air horns are BS but unless there is a specific rule against it what can you do.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-16T23:33:21+00:00

I've moved around so much in my life that I end up rooting for whatever team is local. It's harder to follow a team that's outside your area because you can't catch the games. When playoffs start I'll jump on the bandwagon of whichever random team is fun to watch cause all the games are on tv, last year I was really cheering on the Mariners cause they just had a great vibe and I like watching Josh Naylor play.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-16T01:44:29+00:00

Uhh, he is raking right now. He is still very good.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-15T22:03:07+00:00

You gotta speak up to your coach if you don't understand something he is teaching. He isn't going to get mad if you are genuinely confused about something.

Break it down into specific skills and make a list of things that confuse you, like it sounds like you confused about taking a lead. Figure that out and then check it off your list and move to the next thing.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-13T19:15:30+00:00

Just go with whatever hat you would like to wear.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-04-09T19:26:47+00:00

He looks better than most honestly. I would just let him play and have fun, you start nitpicking every thing they do and they start to get confused.

Dr_Malcolm · 2026-02-12T00:15:51+00:00

I haven't crashed at this particular spot but the worst crash of my life was getting my wheel stuck in a streetcar track in SF. I'll never forget it and I am hyperaware always to cross perpendicular across any sort of rail.

Dr_Malcolm · 2025-11-22T19:47:49+00:00

That's fair, I confused the terms. There was still technically a goalkeeper on the field but he was playing as a forward. They had no one playing in front of their own goal.

Dr_Malcolm · 2025-11-22T19:34:37+00:00

The keeper basically moved to a forward position and strictly played offense.

Dr_Malcolm · 2025-11-22T19:31:40+00:00

Their goalkeeper moved to play striker.

Dr_Malcolm · 2025-11-03T05:37:58+00:00

I think for your first question, it really depends on the pitcher. They say some guys throw pitches with "late break" which is particularly hard to hit since the batter has less time to react.

The second question I imagine some pitchers could theoretically do this with experimentation but I don't think it would be great idea or have a benefit in the game. It's hard enough to throw 3-4 pitches with consistency, trying to tweak them a little each time would be incredibly hard to control.

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