Hope I explain this properly.

With runners on first and second, a RHP turns towards first on his way to bluffing a throw to try to pick the runner off second.

Shouldn't he have to turn towards the 3rd base side when trying to pick off the runner at 2nd? (with a runner on first)

It seems that when he spins towards first he should have to throw over there.

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Originally posted by mcman74:
Hope I explain this properly.

With runners on first and second, a RHP turns towards first on his way to bluffing a throw to try to pick the runner off second.

Shouldn't he have to turn towards the 3rd base side when trying to pick off the runner at 2nd? (with a runner on first)

It seems that when he spins towards first he should have to throw over there.

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No. He didn't stop and fake to 1B, but continued his move toward 2B.

Now, take a right-handed pitcher's stance, stretch, and try to turn to your right (toward 3B), and fake to 2B. Try to avoid falling while doing so. This is extemely awkward.

Bob