How To Steal A Base In Baseball

Baserunning:
How To Steal A Base In Baseball

There is nothing like a little grand larceny on the basepath to get your team in scoring position and to put the defense on their heels. But there are a few things to keep in mind when taking those 90 feet. Follow these steps to successfully stealing a base in baseball.

Step 1: Stepping Out
First thing you will need to do to steal a base is to get a good lead off the base. When you know that the pitcher has the ball and he puts his foot on the rubber then go ahead and take several shuffle steps off the bag. Don’t cross your legs so that you avoid getting them tangled up. You should want to get as far off the bag as you can without being picked off. Keep your weight balanced on the balls of your feet so that you can quickly move in either direction. Put yourself in a slight crouch with your arms hanging loosely in front of you, and always keep your eyes on the pitcher.

Step 2: For Whom The Pitcher Tells
You should be able to decipher what the pitcher intends to do with the ball by his tells. Pay attention to the placement of his foot on the rubber. If he’s a right hander, are his shoulders open so that he can try a pick off? And what about his rear leg? Is he getting ready to throw your way?
Study his movements when he tries a pick off and also when he pitches, you’ll find a few tells that can give you a great jump for your steal.

Step 3: Off To The Races
Once you see the pitcher throw the ball to home plate take off for second as fast as possible. Slide into the bag, avoiding the tag if necessary.

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