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1. The Pitcher Each pitcher is different. Know your pitchers better than anyone else, and learn their “stuff.” Just like scouting an opposing pitcher, you should know if your pitcher has her stuff working today or not. 2. The Hitter We play teams in our league multiple times. Know their lineup: who’s hot, who’s not, who can run, who’s a bunt threat, who pulls, who goes the other way, etc. Don’t hesitate to check out the spray chart, or to look up stats online. Learn the other team’s hitting philosophy: 1st pitch hitters; contact with 2 strikes; hit and ‘Communicate plays before they happen.’ Talking to your defense will help you get in the right spot at the right time. The situation consists of runners on base, inning, and score. Know the speed of the runners, and recognize the possibility of a bunt, hit and run, or what depth to play at. 4. The Pitch Make sure to be checking your wristband for the pitch call. Find out what they’ll be doing with a runner on 2nd. Your ‘cheat step’ will always be based on the pitch, but your positioning is already determined by the pitcher, hitter and situation. run aggressively. 3. The Situation

THE PITCHER + THE HITTER + THE SITUATION + THE PITCH = ANTICIPATION

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