Stealing pitches at 2nd base.

Segment 1 in "trick or treat" month.

When a runner gets to 2nd base he has a clear view into the catcher and therefore the catcher's signals to the pitcher. If you understand how valuable this information is, you can relay the info. to the hitter if you can crack the code.

At the amateur level, sometimes catcher's don't even drop multiple signs. If that is the case, then the catcher simply doesn't understand the situation. He's almost inviting the runner at 2nd to relay the signals.

If he does drop multiple signs, it is usually the 2nd sign, sign after the 2, the last sign, first sign or first sign indicator. If you're willing the code can be cracked.

If the code gets cracked, it's up to the offense to pre-determine how they are going to communicate the signs to the batter. This can be very intricate or very rudimentary. It can be verbal cues or hand gestures. The more advanced teams will use a intricate system of hand gestures.

Is this cheating? Maybe. But the more you know, the more prepared you are. Simply knowing this prevents others from doing this to you. I am of the opinion that if teams aren't aware of "baseball mechanics" than they reap what they sow.