Baseball Baserunning Drills

Base Circuit Drill
Purpose
Baserunning to all bases
Equipment:
field, bases, helmets, 1 bat
Procedure
* To begin, place one player in the coach’s box at first base. Put the first runner in the batter’s box at the plate with a bat.
* All other players line up in the home plate vicinity.
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Baseball Sliding Technique

Do not assume that any of your players knows how to slide correctly!
I suggest that you do not use the sliding pit for teaching sliding. It is too soft. Use a level area in the outfield grass.
For first time sliders, remove your shoes or cleats for this.
Why does a player slide?
1. To [...]

Baseball Baserunning Skills

I like to have my players be agressive. I tell them that they should plan on taking the extra base unless the coach tells them to STOP! This takes decision making off of their shoulders and places it directly on the base coach’s shoulders… Were it should be.
Always be decisive and run HARD!
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Baseball Baserunning Tips

Running is one of the most natural skills for the young player. Base running however is a completely different story.
Most of the players at this age enjoy running and are in reasonably good condition, but many of them have improper running technique. A coach’s job will be to correct errors in running form, teach correct [...]