Everybody teaches the pivot at 2B differently. I do very basic stuff. It all depends on how hard the ball is hit. Harder the ball the less time 2B has a chance for a basic set up. Here’s what I teach:
1.) 2B has to get to the bag quickly
2.) show chest and box with hands directly at whoever is feeding. Down in legs, athletic.
3.) Left foot on base, right foot to the ball (if time allows). You have to get your right foot down to be able to throw. They should get their right foot down as soon as the ball enters the glove (catch/step timing), turn and throw.
That is VERY basic but it’s a starting point for teaching it. Take your right foot to the ball wherever it’s throw. It should be a quick move with the feet, not a big step to the ball. The feed is critical! That’s why I teach showing chest to feeder.
Start here and watch them. Roll balls to SS (flips, pivots, back hands, hard at etc) and stress to 2B to NOT catch the ball, then get right foot down. Stress to catch it and right foot down at same time.
1.) 2B has to get to the bag quickly
2.) show chest and box with hands directly at whoever is feeding. Down in legs, athletic.
3.) Left foot on base, right foot to the ball (if time allows). You have to get your right foot down to be able to throw. They should get their right foot down as soon as the ball enters the glove (catch/step timing), turn and throw.
That is VERY basic but it’s a starting point for teaching it. Take your right foot to the ball wherever it’s throw. It should be a quick move with the feet, not a big step to the ball. The feed is critical! That’s why I teach showing chest to feeder.
Start here and watch them. Roll balls to SS (flips, pivots, back hands, hard at etc) and stress to 2B to NOT catch the ball, then get right foot down. Stress to catch it and right foot down at same time.