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Tagging Up

Early Baserunning Drill – Start middle cone, retreat to first cone on visual/verbal cue. On second cue, athletes are to sprint through far cone.

SS Darts

Focus on feeds. No step, pivot only. Overhand dart from ear.

Steal Coverage

Teach middle infielders defensive responsibility on a stolen base attempt. Involves defenders at C / P / 1B / 2B / SS as well as baserunners. Stand in batters box and alternate between right-handed and left-handed hitter.

Sprint Variations

Variations of the sprint to keep athletes smiling during conditioning. Side starts, lie down, push up position, etc.

Slow Rollers

Teaches (1) Throwing on the run and (2) Slow Roller ground ball execution. Start with walking reps, baseball in hand. Continue into slow roller ground balls. Finish with great plays and a discussion on why we throw on the run.