Baserunning Drill: Leads and Breaks (Baseball & Softball)
Advanced baserunning drill teaching proper leadoff technique, reading pitcher movements, and explosive first steps for stealing bases and advancing on wild pitches.
Instructions
Practice proper leadoff stance and shuffle steps. Work on reading pitcher's timing and tendencies. Practice explosive crossover first step on steal attempts. Include getting back to base safely on pickoff attempts.
Coaching Points
- Keep weight on balls of feet in leadoff
- Watch pitcher's front shoulder and leg for timing
- First step should be explosive crossover step
- Keep head up to read the play
- Practice both primary and secondary leads
- Work on getting good jumps without being picked off
At a Glance
- bases
- balls
Quick Actions
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