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Incredible prep step view from the NLCS. SS, 2B and CF are all in frame, giving us a great look at how their prep steps time up with the pitcher’s knee drop, the ball entering the hitting zone, and contact. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t want your feet planted at the exact moment of contact. Notice how these fielders are slightly in the air as the ball enters the hitting zone and time their feet to land a split second AFTER contact. This allows the eyes to read where the ball is headed based on the contact angle. As the feet come back to the ground, the body can begin to self organize and align in that direction. The fielder can then use the ground to explode into a clean first step directly where he needs to go. Landing too early can leave you stagnant or flat footed and create unnecessary false steps. Timing it correctly can help you get a cleaner first move and ultimately gain valuable range. Small detail, but a really quality look that we don’t get often from a TV broadcast. @CoachMongero @CoachTaberM