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Cause it is the longest throw for a cather home and first are both 90 ft awawy and there is no pitcher in the way Cause it is the longest throw for a catcher third is only 90 ft awawy and there is no pitcher in the way

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Q: Why is second base the easiest to steal?
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Who covers second in a steal from 1st base?

Either the second basemen or the short stop in responsible for covering second when a runner is trying to steal.


What base was Herman Schaefer the first to steal from second?

First base, in 1908.


What are all the possible ways that a base runner may move from first base to second base?

steal Hit batter double balk walk walk then run to second


What is agood time for a high school catcher to throw a softball to second base?

Runner attempting a steal from first, or a runner caught returning to second base.


Can you block second base during a steal attempt?

You can block any base as long as you have the ball, if you do not have the ball you can be called for interference and the runner can have the base.


How do you delayed steal in softball?

The delayed steal is a method of taking base using more of technique, then actual speed or a good jump to get to second base. The key is that the middle infielders are not checking their base after every pitch with a man on first base. In other words, a middle infielder must take a few steps towards second after every pitch. When the middle infielders do not do so, second base is ripe to be taken via the delay.


What is the primary reason to steal second base?

To get closer to home plate, and therefore closer to earning a point.


Who is it easier to steal first base from left or right handed pitcher?

You can't steal first base. It's easier to steal second base off of a right handed pitcher because the right handed pitcher has his back to the runner on first, and therefore has a harder time trying to pick the runner off.


Can a runner on second base steal 3rd base on ball four?

Yes, unless there are runners on both 1st and 2nd bases. In that case, the runner from second is awarded third - it is not stolen.


Where is the second gem in firered?

The Second Gem is in the Dotted Hole in 6 island, although when you get there a scientist will steal it and you have to got to the rockets base on 5 island and then you have the Second gem


If a player attempts to steal second base can the pitcher turn and throw to second base instead of delivering the ball to home?

If he's already started his motion to home, he cannot stop and throw to second base. That would be a balk. But if he hasn't started his motion to home, he can throw to second base, but he has to disengage from the pitching rubber first.


Can you steal first base In little league?

You can't steal first in any league. You can only steal once reaching base.