Running through First Base

Purpose:

• Teach baserunners to run through the bag. Younger kids continue to slow down right before the bag and this can be the difference between safe or an out.

Equipment:

• Field, Baserunners

Drill:

• Have the batter simulate a swing and take off for first base.
• Have coach tell the runner to run through the bag.
• The runner needs to continue straight through the bag a full speed.
• The runner should not slow down until two or three steps past the bag.

Result:

• Good conditioning
• Teaches base runners what it feels like to runner all the way through the bag