Running Through First

Purpose:

• Teaches proper base running skills and running through first base.

Equipment:

• Field, Runners

Drill:

• Take your team and line them up at home plate.
• Have each player simulate a swing and take off out of the batters box as fast as they can.
• Have the focus on running through the first base bag by picking a spot on the outfield grass to slow down.
• Runners should run throught the bag full speed. If runners slow down, have the continue running to the right field foul pole and back.

Result:

• Teaches proper base running technique.
• Runners need to feel what running through the base feels like.
• Conditioning