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Originally Posted by Cru Jones
interesting take on cnnsi.com....
excerpt (with the full article here):
"Posey isn't that experienced as a catcher (he was converted in college) and dropping down isn't the ideal way to block the plate. Catchers are usually taught that the best way to block the plate is either to deliver a hit themselves or to be back on the heels, rolling back the way an NBA player takes a charge. The way that Posey set himself put his ankles at risk." |
You would think someone would have clued him in on how to block the plate. I have seen the play several times and his leg certainly isn't supposed to bend like that.