Baseball For Dummies by Joe Morgan Richard Lally

Author:Joe Morgan , Richard Lally [Joe Morgan , Richard Lally]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-07-10T03:12:09+00:00

“Outfielders tangle themselves on that play when they start off on the wrong foot.

If a ball is hit over your right shoulder, drop step back with your right foot. Cross over with your left foot and stay angled sideways as you go back. If it is hit over your left shoulder, do the reverse.” (See Figure 11-3.) — Ken Griffey Sr.

Figure 11-3:

Going back

on the fly

ball.

Illustration by Wiley, Composition Services Graphics

Chapter 11: Playing the Outfield: Where Fly Balls Go to Die 191

Playing Ground Balls

With runners on, outfielders should charge ground balls as aggressively as

infielders. They must field the ball in a position that allows them to unleash a

good throw. Field the ball on your glove side with your glove-side foot down.

Close off your upper body with a short hop, stride with your left foot, and

throw over the top with a cross-seam grip.

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