Ceptorman Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 14 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: tell him not to listen to the third base coach -- trust his instinct When i was 16, my team was on the losing end of a no-hitter. The score was 1-0. It was a near perfect game; but, i had drawn a walk late in the game. I stole second and the throw went into center field -- i went to Third. Next two batters strike out. Then there is, can’t recall if it was a passed ball or wild pitch; but, i started for home and the third base coach called me back. I stopped. The batter ends up striking out. Ever since that day, i’ve regretted listening to the coach, as i think i could have made it home to tie the game. Sadly, i’ll never know. But, when your team hasn’t had a hit in at least six innings, you have to try. That's a fine line, but the coach will ALWAYS say to listen to him. If you would have tried to steal home, and got thrown out, then it's all on you. And that coach might be on a forum right now talking about the game he lost years ago because a kid didn't listen to him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Ceptorman said: That's a fine line, but the coach will ALWAYS say to listen to him. If you would have tried to steal home, and got thrown out, then it's all on you. And that coach might be on a forum right now talking about the game he lost years ago because a kid didn't listen to him True. By obeying, Stew covered his buttocks. Maybe, and hopefully, that coach can't sleep at nights for calling him back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Just now, Ceptorman said: That's a fine line, but the coach will ALWAYS say to listen to him. If you would have tried to steal home, and got thrown out, then it's all on you. And that coach might be on a forum right now talking about the game he lost years ago because a kid didn't listen to him Bill, a pastor friend of mine said nearly the same thing. he told me to remember the story as the coach sparing me from the embarrassment of being thrown out. There is truth to that; but, an athlete has to believe that he’s going to succeed every time ... if not, why play the game? I remember Kobe Bryant being asked about his shot selection and saying something like .... i think i can make every shot that i take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 As a runner, you go if you think you can make it. If you sense you can't, you hold off. Good runners are right most of the time, good coaches know the difference between the good runners and the not so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 22 minutes ago, JL Sargent said: Got something like that going on there. I was referring to his fingers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, oldtimer said: As a runner, you go if you think you can make it. As a runner, you shouldn't be wasting time looking in the outfield. Turning your head will slow you down. You need to be staring at the coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: As a runner, you shouldn't be wasting time looking in the outfield. Turning your head will slow you down. You need to be staring at the coach. i've reran this scenario a hundred times ... and make it every time. what more proof do i need? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: As a runner, you shouldn't be wasting time looking in the outfield. Turning your head will slow you down. You need to be staring at the coach. Who is looking at the outfield? What are you talking about? The passed ball/ wild pitch is behind the catcher. You don't stare at the coach, you listen to the coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 ne'er had to worry about ball sports. No hand-eye. I'm competitive with a bowling ball. I don't get it out unless there is money involved. I will use someone else's ball if I am just playing around. Usually a righty's. That makes it interesting. I'm a lefty. now, you know what is wrong with me, besides me trying to separate my back and hips over a parking block, while flying a kite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 1 hour ago, BigStewMan said: Bill, a pastor friend of mine said nearly the same thing. he told me to remember the story as the coach sparing me from the embarrassment of being thrown out. There is truth to that; but, an athlete has to believe that he’s going to succeed every time ... if not, why play the game? I remember Kobe Bryant being asked about his shot selection and saying something like .... i think i can make every shot that i take. I'll bet a good baseball player has as good of a sense about whether he can make it than the coach, I'll bet you would've made it Steve 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 58 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Who is looking at the outfield? What are you talking about? The passed ball/ wild pitch is behind the catcher. You don't stare at the coach, you listen to the coach. In a passed ball yes. In a ball hit to the outfield use the coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, WillyBob said: ne'er had to worry about ball sports. No hand-eye. I'm competitive with a bowling ball. It doesn't come out unless there is money involved now.... Hand eye coordination is the essence of something. It's good anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 12 hours ago, Schu said: I tend to buy mine from the sale rack Yea, that figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 My kid playing with his drone tonight. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 nice place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted March 31, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 31, 2018 2 hours ago, BigStewMan said: nice place Very nice, and the best neighbors. All this talk about baseball, I really miss it, played in three different leagues years ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 4 hours ago, dtel said: Very nice, and the best neighbors. All this talk about baseball, I really miss it, played in three different leagues years ago. I liked playing baseball also, especially pitching. I like the mind games you can play while pitching. I was probably a better catcher, only two positions I've ever played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom3 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Our Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) are in bloom. These are typically used as shrubs but we bough three that were groomed (?) as trees. They are planted so that their crowns merge. Pretty and a nice relief from the "green monotony" of suburbs. They get a bit wild and need a good trimming every few years. Grow about 12 feet high. Ours are the Burgundy variety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 ^^Wonderful color^^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 its Rat Rod weekend here in Vegas... 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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