Spalding's official college base ball annual1911- . er, but in certain sections ofthe country where winter and latespring weather makes it impos-sible for the squad to begin outdoor work until almost on theeve of the opening game of the schedule, such training is anecessity. Under these conditions care should be taken in theselection of the indoor training quarters, and the best possibleconvenience and light secured. A dim light is bad for bothbatting and fielding practice. The fielders find that the ballappears to travel faster than it really does, and working on ahard board floor generally s
Spalding's official college base ball annual1911- . er, but in certain sections ofthe country where winter and latespring weather makes it impos-sible for the squad to begin outdoor work until almost on theeve of the opening game of the schedule, such training is anecessity. Under these conditions care should be taken in theselection of the indoor training quarters, and the best possibleconvenience and light secured. A dim light is bad for bothbatting and fielding practice. The fielders find that the ballappears to travel faster than it really does, and working on ahard board floor generally slows up the fielder. The battersfind it difficult to guage the course of the ball in the peculiarlight, and while the exercise limbers up the players it is reallya detriment when considered as a training for the eye. For this reason every opportunity should be taken for outdoorwork when the weather will permit. Owing to the changeabletemperature during the spring months great care should betaken regarding the proper clothing worn by the players at.
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