Pickoffs
Timing Play at Second (2B)
Silent count: 2B breaks, P throws blind
A pre-set timing play. On an agreed silent count, the second baseman breaks to the bag and the pitcher throws without looking — pure trust and timing.
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Coaching notes
Key point
A timing play is a trust play — the throw and the second baseman's break happen on the same count, with no look to tip it off.
Drill
Silent-count reps: catcher flashes the count, second baseman breaks on it, pitcher throws blind — rep the timing until it's automatic.
Watch for
Either man being late breaks the play — a throw with nobody there, or a fielder arriving after the ball. Same count, every time.