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Shortstop Feeds to Second Base: Glove-Side, Off-Balance

Sure, it’s easy for shortstops not to overthink the routine double play—a sweet one-hopper that finds the glove, a smooth feed to second, and voila! Champion of the Infield!

Controlling the Quadrant: Different Player/Different Body

But what happens when it’s…not so easy? When you’re off-balanced, lunging to the glove-hand side, and the only hope of making a feed to second base would be a backhand flip? What then?!

YSPN360: Journey vs. Process

Bringing order to chaos in this exclusive YSPN360 video, Gold Glover Omar Vizquel demonstrates how to make those difficult, off-balanced plays—helping “flip” the script, turning panicked shortstops into SportsCenter highlights!

For more instructional and educational sports content from our top-level coaches, athletes, mentors, and professionals—plus info about YSPN360’s In It To Earn It program—check out YSPN360.com and register (it’s FREE!).

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