hort Summary
- Will Thorp, an Academy coach with the Munich Hard Disciplines, discusses the fundamentals of taking a proper lead-off from first base.
- He emphasizes the importance of technique, noting that many kids lack proper training and often get caught on the base paths.
- The lead involves stepping with the left foot, pivoting, and taking three steps while keeping an eye on the pitcher.
- Players practice by placing their hats down as bases and executing a step and dive back to the bag.
- Thorp explains the reasoning behind diving to the backside of the bag to make it harder for the first baseman to reach them.
- He highlights the importance of staying low in an athletic position and maintaining contact with the base to avoid being tagged out.
- Players are instructed to take two secondary steps towards second base after the pitch is thrown.
- They must respond to Thorp’s commands for either breaking for second or diving back.
- The session concludes with a review of the techniques and the significance of maintaining an athletic stance to prevent tripping or getting caught off guard.
- Overall, the focus is on improving players’ skills and understanding of base running dynamics.
