spartanstew
AKA WoohooStew
Registered: Feb 2002
Location: Wylie, Texas
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quote:
Originally posted by LiveBlues
I slid with my left leg extended and my right leg tucked underneath. I was never taught that, it was just what came naturally.
This is the way I slide as well.
quote:
Originally posted by TiVo Rox
So you think that someone stealing a base would be more effective sliding leg first?
Sorry, you're out.
You think when getting back to a base after the pitcher tries to pick you off you should go leg first?
Sorry, you're out.
Head first slides ARE more dangerous but a leg first slide requires you to change your body's momentum, thus making you slow down more than a head first slide. A Leg first slide run from base to base is often slower than a head first one by as much as a second and sometimes more!
While more dangerous they are, by far, more effective when trying to get into a base quicker.
That said, a leg first slide is safer and it is nearly impossible to break up a double play with a head first slide...
You are correct sir.
Additionally, one thing that you never see anymore in a slide is the fact that (in most cases) the only thing that should touch the ground is the lower part of your bent leg. Your upper leg (thigh area) and butt should not. If you see someone slide and when they stand up they have dirt on their butt or upper leg, they did not slide correctly. This is done so that your body is at the proper angle to be able to pop back up in case you need to run (overthrow, etc.). We used to practice these slides in high school all the time, but I don't think I've seen anyone do it correctly in many years.
Stew
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TiVo Community Forum Archive 1 > Off Topic Areas (Non-TiVo) > Happy Hour - General Chit-Chat
08-07-2003 09:54 PM
Atleast, now I know better.
