KipWellsFan Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I just saw the play where Robbie bunts and just gets gunned down (Manuel then proceeds to get tossed). What the f*** is he doing headfirst sliding? It's been scientifically proven many times over that that slows you down. But he's such a great veteran that no one would ever tell him that doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighHeat45 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 He said he doesnt try to do it...it is an instict because he did it his entire career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 He said he doesnt try to do it...it is an instict because he did it his entire career. You have got to get me that quote, that's hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafacosta Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 What the f*** is he doing headfirst sliding? It's been scientifically proven many times over that that slows you down. Is it true? I dont believe in that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighHeat45 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I dont know where i read it. I think it was like a month ago in the sun-times but ill try to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I just saw the play where Robbie bunts and just gets gunned down (Manuel then proceeds to get tossed). What the f*** is he doing headfirst sliding? It's been scientifically proven many times over that that slows you down. But he's such a great veteran that no one would ever tell him that doesn't work. If you try to tell him when he's wrong he'll spit in your face. Literally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 they say sliding into first will slow you down, but I personally don't believe it based on experience. anyway, Alomar's reason for that isn't that he thinks he gets their fasther, actually, his reason for sliding headfirst is because if the throw is off-mark (high), there is no way for the firstbaseman to tag him. I really don't care either way and I hate how people make such a big deal over it. a player has to feel comfortable and do what is natural to him. Alomar has done it his whole career and is a pretty good player. one thing though, when you do the headfirst slide, it makes the play look closer than it may really be, which could lead to a call in your favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighurt52235 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I thought that it slowed you down, until I heard him give an explanation that totally changed my views: If it slows you down, then why do you dive for a fly ball instead of just keep running? It gets you there faster. When he said that, I became a believer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Sliding FEET first into 1st base slows you down, but diving head first is speedier, it's been proven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 the whole sliding thing is right on the money in that why would outfielders dive. I always thought sliding headfirst was slightly faster, if not, the same speed, but never thought of it that way, it makes perfect sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 It depends on how you slide. Also if anything it makes the call alot tougher on the umpire because you kick up dirt and he doesn't get that THUD of you stepping on the bag. Not sure if it's faster tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 Sliding FEET first into 1st base slows you down, but diving head first is speedier, it's been proven. I guess I'd have to see that to believe it. First you have to get into diving position and I'm pretty damn sure that you would be decellerating into the base instead of staying the same speed or a slight acelleration. And lets not forget the drag factor and the injury factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighurt52235 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I guess I'd have to see that to believe it. First you have to get into diving position and I'm pretty damn sure that you would be decellerating into the base instead of staying the same speed or a slight acelleration. And lets not forget the drag factor and the injury factor. The injury factor is the biggest problem. Alot of shoulders have been disloacted doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 The injury factor is the biggest problem. Alot of shoulders have been disloacted doing this. Kenny Lofton has not been the same since his playoff injury sliding head first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I thought that it slowed you down, until I heard him give an explanation that totally changed my views: If it slows you down, then why do you dive for a fly ball instead of just keep running? It gets you there faster. When he said that, I became a believer. Part of the reason guys dive on a fly ball is that it is easier to get your glove to the level of the ball that way rather than reaching down for it. When you dive of course your going to slow down because you no longer have a force propelling you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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