Incorporating an Effective Pick System with Scott Richardson

Description

"Winning Games You Shouldn’t: Incorporating an Effective Pick System" by Coach Scott Richardson dives into the tactical use of pick systems to control the pace of the game, shut down opponents, and create scoring opportunities. This course breaks down essential in-game strategies, including how to implement and defend against pick plays, adjust defensive slides, and disrupt an opponent’s offensive flow. Coach Richardson covers the mechanics of third-to-first pick moves, pick-offs to second base, and the role of middle infielders in calling and executing effective pick plays. He also emphasizes recognizing baserunner tendencies, controlling the running game, and refining communication between pitchers, catchers, and infielders.

Beyond defensive tactics, Coach Richardson provides insights on offensive decision-making, including reading defensive alignments, using picks to create space, and capitalizing on defensive missteps. The course also covers critical game-management strategies such as scouting opponents, adjusting game plans on the fly, and instilling confidence in players during high-pressure moments. Whether you’re coaching at the youth, high school, or collegiate level, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge to outmaneuver opponents, execute precision pick plays, and turn tight games in your favor.

Presentation

Lessons

1 Stealing Wins: Learning from the Best 2:22 2 Fast Break Baseball 2:53 3 Avoiding Free Bases 1:57 4 Team Identity and Commitment 4:13 5 Organization in Coaching 1:28 6 Pick Progression 3:59 7 Mechanics of Base Stealing and Pitcher Deception 2:34 8 First Base Picks and Moves 3:31 9 Balk Move and Pick Techniques 3:52 10 Left-Handed Pitching Moves 2:11 11 V Pick: Timing and Technique 3:54 12 Third-to-First Pickoff Move 2:29

The Coach

NHSBCA

National High School Baseball Coaches Association

Coach Scott Richardson is entering his 25th year at Tolleson High School, following a distinguished coaching career that includes stints at Hobbs High School in Hobbs, NM, New Mexico Jr College, and the University of the Southwest under renowned coaches Ray Birmingham and Jim Marshall.

Achievements:

Career win-loss record: 498 wins, 290 losses
15-20 win seasons and 8 region championships
Played at Buckeye High School, College of the Desert (Palm Springs, CA), Phoenix College, and the University of the Southwest, where he was an All-Region Catcher
Scouted for the Mets and Astros
Task force member at the USA Baseball West championships
Worked at the USA Baseball training facility in Cary, NC
Active member of the Arizona Baseball Coaches Association
Directed Team Arizona in the Sunbelt Classic and the High School Baseball National Championship Series

Off the field, Scott has been married to his wife Dana for 32 years, and together they have two children who contribute to the coaching staff at Tolleson High School: Raeann Southern (spiritline coach) and Brock Richardson (baseball coach). Their spouses, Richard Southern (tennis coach) and Kati Richardson (pom coach), are also part of the Tolleson coaching team.

Coach Richardson’s dedication to baseball and coaching has had a lasting impact on his student-athletes and the community.

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Caterory:	Baseball/Pitching
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Videos:	12