110 QUICKNESS - SECRET TO SUCCESS

Skills required to play baseball demand players to react quickly. Considering the basic instinct to react, we are talking about split-second timing. This is the one area every player can improve. Playing any defensive position except catcher, the first two steps the player takes are critical if he is going to be successful. Quickness is also important in base running. Again the first two steps are vital. Getting out of the batters' box quickly can make the difference of being safe or out on a play at first base. A batter needs quick hands to get the bat speed required to be successful. The pitcher needs to have a quick release to hold runners on base. A quick release also helps the catcher to throw out base runners who are attempting to steal a base.

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