Why Do Managers Coach 3rd Base ?

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In order to be a solid 3rd base coach you need to have a feel for the game. not just the game you're playing now but the game of fastpitch in general. The 3rd base coach controls the the offensive action, you can sit on the bench and send in signs all day, however there is no time to coach the coach when the base runners are in action. The 3rd base coach should have a good understanding of situations and where you're at in the game. When to trade a run for an out. When to bunt, where to bunt, when to run, when not to run, who to run on. Can you steal on the catcher? If not, can you delay steal or can you freeze the ss or run and hit? Coaching your base runners after a batted ball is on you and you need to make good split second decisions. When you're picking pitches, you can't send that in off the bench, unless you want to make everyone aware that you got the change-up, not too smart. A great 3rd base coach can put so much pressure on a defense, inducing panic is key. If your team needs a run can you manufacture one? You can't be afraid to make mistakes and being fearless without being careless helps. If you're afraid to look bad then you need not coach 3rd. A 3rd base coach should not be at 3rd giving the batter hitting lessons during the at bat, that's what practice is for. If your team has someone who can do some of these things, put them on 3rd, just my opinion.

That was a great statement/advice. Just thought I would let you know that I appreciated it.

 

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Those that fail to plan, plan to fail. Most of the coaching happens during practice. If you consider yourself a student of the game you no doubt think about the game practically every waking hour. You should know your team better than anyone and you should know what you would do for every situation that may happen during a game. I can not believe most experienced coaches would not know what they would do in a game if little suzie was injured and you needed to make quick changes in that situation. You should also know what you will be doing the next inning as the game progresses since you plan ahead. As far as OQ seeing opportunities that teams have missed when he is umpiring. I wish most umpires would concentrate more on their job then worrying about how the teams are coached. As a coach if you really want to be successful you need to develop the girls to be leaders and take control since it is not really your team but theirs.

 

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That was a great statement/advice. Just thought I would let you know that I appreciated it.

You're certainly welcome and thank you!

 

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In order to be a solid 3rd base coach you need to have a feel for the game. not just the game you're playing now but the game of fastpitch in general. The 3rd base coach controls the the offensive action, you can sit on the bench and send in signs all day, however there is no time to coach the coach when the base runners are in action. The 3rd base coach should have a good understanding of situations and where you're at in the game. When to trade a run for an out. When to bunt, where to bunt, when to run, when not to run, who to run on. Can you steal on the catcher? If not, can you delay steal or can you freeze the ss or run and hit? Coaching your base runners after a batted ball is on you and you need to make good split second decisions. When you're picking pitches, you can't send that in off the bench, unless you want to make everyone aware that you got the change-up, not too smart. A great 3rd base coach can put so much pressure on a defense, inducing panic is key. If your team needs a run can you manufacture one? You can't be afraid to make mistakes and being fearless without being careless helps. If you're afraid to look bad then you need not coach 3rd. A 3rd base coach should not be at 3rd giving the batter hitting lessons during the at bat, that's what practice is for. If your team has someone who can do some of these things, put them on 3rd, just my opinion.

You hit this one out of the park Chip. Your answer is perfect.


Len

 

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In order to be a solid 3rd base coach you need to have a feel for the game. not just the game you're playing now but the game of fastpitch in general. The 3rd base coach controls the the offensive action, you can sit on the bench and send in signs all day, however there is no time to coach the coach when the base runners are in action. The 3rd base coach should have a good understanding of situations and where you're at in the game. When to trade a run for an out. When to bunt, where to bunt, when to run, when not to run, who to run on. Can you steal on the catcher? If not, can you delay steal or can you freeze the ss or run and hit? Coaching your base runners after a batted ball is on you and you need to make good split second decisions. When you're picking pitches, you can't send that in off the bench, unless you want to make everyone aware that you got the change-up, not too smart. A great 3rd base coach can put so much pressure on a defense, inducing panic is key. If your team needs a run can you manufacture one? You can't be afraid to make mistakes and being fearless without being careless helps. If you're afraid to look bad then you need not coach 3rd. A 3rd base coach should not be at 3rd giving the batter hitting lessons during the at bat, that's what practice is for. If your team has someone who can do some of these things, put them on 3rd, just my opinion.

Great post

 

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In the MLB coaches and Managers wear uniforms because they are also players and can play in the game. The last manager to insert himself into a game to play was PETE ROSE....( he needed to fix the game to win his bet....LOL:lmao: ) BUT A TRUE STORY. look it up

Only partially correct. Pete Rose was a player/manager. But not all are, in fact most are not. They must be specifically listed on the player roster. Also, this would not account for the all the high school baseball coaches in unifrom

 

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Baseball has a silly tradition of coaches & managers in uniform. Like every other tradition in baseball, it is very dificult to change. We have had a DH for nearly 30 years and there are still "traditionalists" that argue against it. Progress in baseball is measured in eras, not years - the dead ball era, the live ball era, the steroid era, etc.

 

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Because Managers are the only ones ACE certified? Thats my guess