impossible

[fknmclane]

Why is it that I can make a great throw from the outfield to first, third, and home but never to second?  I can never get the ball to get big on the way to second base.  I don't understand it.  The technique is the same but for some reason up and A from the outfield does not work.  Does anyone else have this problem?  Am I an idiot?

[BeefMaster]

I think maybe part of the problem is that 2B is closer to the outfield than 1st and 3rd, so it doesn't look like as good a throw even when it is.  Of course, that's just a theory; I need to play a game to find out for sure.

[GDavis]

Agree with Beefmaster.  The distance of the throw makes the ball get big.  You can still fire a hard throw into 2nd base but it's not as dramatic because of the shorter distance.

[fknmclane]

Yeah, I think you're right about the ball getting big because the throws are further away.  But try and rifle one from the wall in dead center to second base.  I find it hard to throw a rope.  It's not that I can't.  It's just the hardest throw to make, that's all.

[Reds]

Does anyone else use the run and throw tyechnique?  Shortening the distance by "Crow-hopping" and running towards second for a couple steps and then throwing?   It seems like your throws are more effective when used correctly...

[fknmclane]

Never really tried it but thanks for the heads up.  Does the momentum actually help or is it more mental.  Either way, any edge in RBI is important.

[doveRBI]

I disagree with any type of crop hopping... even with the fastest runners or worst throwers - a throw is always moving faster than a run.