Fielding Drill: Rundown Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Teaches much-needed rundown skills with up to nine players in three separate rundowns. Focus on running runner back to base he came from with scoring system for competition.
Instructions
Set up three separate rundown situations with up to 9 players. Try to run runner back to base he came from. Scoring: 1 point for runner reaching safe base, 2 points for advancing a base, 1 point for fielders getting an out.
Coaching Points
- Always run runner back to original base
- Can involve up to 9 players simultaneously
- Make it competitive with scoring system
- Focus on proper rundown technique
- Prevent runner from advancing
- Essential but often lacking skill
At a Glance
- balls
- gloves
- bases
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