Short Summary
- The segment emphasizes the importance of base running as a fundamental skill in baseball.
- Players should always run through first base, as this action occurs most frequently in games.
- To practice, players will line up at home plate, simulate hitting, and run straight through first base, guided by a coach’s signal.
- Cones will be set up beyond the base to encourage players to run past and turn right, avoiding potential plays.
- After practicing running through first base, players will learn to take a turn at first in preparation for advancing to second base.
- Players will practice turning toward the dugout to make a tight turn while keeping their eyes on the ball to avoid being tagged out.
- The coach will provide loud instructions during these drills, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus on the ball.
- As players progress, they will learn to angle out toward second base and look to the third base coach for guidance on whether to slide or take a turn at second.
- The drills will culminate in a practice where players run the bases as if hitting a home run, energizing them and reinforcing the skills learned.
- This practice helps to solidify the essential skills of base running and prepares players for game situations.
