They are far more likely to be hit in that position than if they actually looked at the ball. At least if you see the ball you have a chance of leaping out of the way!
oh me, my first lesson in batting many decades ago—ball was softly thrown right at me, I closed my eyes, and got hit.I still remember the coach saying WATCH the ball and then you can get out of the way! It did teach me to watch the pitched ball.
Argythree about 9 years ago
Looks like they have their own version of it…
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 9 years ago
They are far more likely to be hit in that position than if they actually looked at the ball. At least if you see the ball you have a chance of leaping out of the way!
Comic Minister Premium Member about 9 years ago
I’m afraid so.
yangeldf about 9 years ago
ironically that makes it MORE likely for it to hit them
cubswin2016 about 9 years ago
Reminds me of Les Nesman on WKRP in Cincinnati.
abbybookcase about 9 years ago
looks like me. could we play fielding literary questions instead?
NCTom Premium Member about 9 years ago
oh me, my first lesson in batting many decades ago—ball was softly thrown right at me, I closed my eyes, and got hit.I still remember the coach saying WATCH the ball and then you can get out of the way! It did teach me to watch the pitched ball.