Here’s a fun and effective baseball drill to get your players actively base running. This drill keeps players engaged, improves their base running skills, and helps them read the ball off the bat.
Base Running Drill Setup
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Runner 1: Starts at home plate, hits off a tee, and runs through first base.
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Runner 2: Starts behind Runner 1, rounds second base upon contact.
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Runner 3: Starts at first base, advances to third on contact.
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Runner 4: Starts at second base, attempts to score on contact, following the third base coach’s signs.
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Runner 5: Starts at third base, tags up and scores on a fly ball or runs home on a ground ball.
This drill ensures that all five runners are constantly in motion, whether they are heading to first, second, third, or home. It’s a great way to maximize activity and engagement during practice. The coach can observe and provide feedback, ensuring players are reading the ball effectively and making smart decisions on the base paths.
Regarding leads at second base, avoid taking too many steps back towards center field. This can lengthen the path to third base and make it harder to read the ball in the dirt. Instead, maintain a straighter line and stay closer to the base to minimize the distance when attempting to steal third.
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