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Post by azbob643 on Jun 20, 2024 14:51:08 GMT -5
I am fine if you want to change the rules but today it is still legal to "displace" a ball from a fielder's glove and that calls for the feet first slide. That is what McCutcheon is saying. Of course the fielder has to maintain control of the ball. Are you suggesting a rule that doesn't keep that a requirement? Regardless...IMO the best way to cover the bag on an attempted steal is to straddled the bag and let the ball travel to the glove to make the tag while also avoiding potential collisions. |
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Post by ill636 on Jun 20, 2024 14:51:38 GMT -5
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Post by ill636 on Jun 20, 2024 14:53:06 GMT -5
But is is clear that sliding head first give too much advantage to the infielder. Not so. An infielder/catcher cannot block the bag/plate until he has complete control of the thrown ball. Using a headfirst "dive" a baserunner has much more control over avoiding a tag by using maneuvers such as a swim move. He will also have much more control remaining in contact with the bag using a headfirst "dive", and will also reach the bag/plate quicker as confirmed with the application of simple physics... According to Washington State physicist David Peters, it's simple physics: As a runner slides headfirst, the body's center of gravity – and therefore its momentum– is thrust forwards. Slide feet first, and the body's center of gravity falls backwards, away from the base. "It's basic, fundamental angular momentum and Newton's laws applied to a body in motion being flung through the air," physicist Peters said. Fellow physicist Alan Nathan agreed, noting that it's easier for a runner's churning legs to generate force with head and arms leading, not trailing. When I was playing, my decision to slide feet first or head first had nothing to do with speed of getting to the bag, but had everything to do with what I needed to do to keep from getting out. I slide head first when I need to get to as far away from the tag as possible and keep as low a profile as possible. In addition to more control as azbob643 said. I could have used a "hook" slide, but keeping my foot on the base is difficult. I slide in feet first when wanted to come in hard contact with the infielder, mainly to break up the double play or knock the ball from his glove. No real science, just technique related to sliding and learning about the game. |
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Post by Max on Jun 20, 2024 14:53:59 GMT -5
I don't know if it's age or because he missed so much time, but some of DJ's swings looks like he's swinging a tree trunk. Maybe using a lighter bat might help?
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Post by Max on Jun 20, 2024 14:54:47 GMT -5
What is this MLB.TV? Is it an app to watch games if you are not in the area like Sunday Ticket?
I have YES and in WFAN range so I never worried about apps for Yankees or Devils.
In my opinion, NJD made an excellent trade for a #1 Goalie. |
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Post by ill636 on Jun 20, 2024 14:58:50 GMT -5
What is this MLB.TV? Is it an app to watch games if you are not in the area like Sunday Ticket?
I have YES and in WFAN range so I never worried about apps for Yankees or Devils.
In my opinion, NJD made an excellent trade for a #1 Goalie. It's a streaming subscription ($) from MLB. I live in the Chicago area, so I need it to watch the games, except when the Yankees play in Chicago, then it is blacked out. I can also travel anywhere and still watch the game. |
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Post by ypaterson on Jun 20, 2024 15:27:38 GMT -5
I don't know if it's age or because he missed so much time, but some of DJ's swings looks like he's swinging a tree trunk. Maybe using a lighter bat might help? Could be a little of each. He is a veteran with a track record so he gets a little more time but yes, he looks very slow both in terms of bat and foot speed. |
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