Reds incorporate toy hippo in plate drills adding fanciful flair

Hippo pool toy spotted at Reds camp aids in plate drills

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Third-base coach J.R. House innovates using daughter's toy hippo

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Toy hippo serves as a creative tool for practicing plays.

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House simulated base running by pulling toy with string

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Players initially skeptical but embraced the unconventional drill

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Toy hippo adds fun twist to training, sparing players from injury

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Despite hippo's real-life swimming abilities, it stays grounded in drills.

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