re: Mark Laird - Stolen Bases

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When he's on first almost every time the pitcher starts his motion, Laird heads back towards the bag. Then he realizes the pitcher is going home with the pitch and Laird takes a few steps towards second base.

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I wouldn't know for sure but they may be telling him to take a one way lead. With a one way lead the runner always makes his first move back to the bag when the P begins his wind-up. This is mostly used with lefties or any P w/ a good move. It can also be used when you have good hitters behind the runner and you want him playing it safe so they get a chance to drive him in.