
Coaching
Tips:

Base Running
From 1st to 2nd:
Always take your signs while
standing on the base
Focus on the pitcher while you are
taking your lead.
While at first base, take as
big a primary lead as possible and still get
back safely on a pickoff move. Your lead is
not big enough if aren't coming close
to being picked off.
When
a pitcher makes a pickoff move, come back to the inside of the bag if
standing... the outside of the bag if
diving back.
Take an aggressive secondary lead as soon as
the pitcher has committed to going home.
Only tag up if the ball is foul, otherwise
we should be "halfway" on pop-ups and fly
balls at first base. "Halfway" means as far
as you can get toward 2nd base and still get
back safely if the ball is caught.
With less than 2 outs,
always freeze on a
line drive.
If we are bunting, see the ball down before
you run! Go when you are sure the ball will
hit the ground.
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