Offered during the Olympics practice, the baserunning station involves up to five sprints for each athlete.  Armed with a stopwatch and a score sheet to record times, get to work leading a fun and exciting competition.

EXECUTION – The Olympics-Baserunning Drill is run on the diamond with bases in place.  Times will be collected for up to 5 sprints, depending on time available:

• Home to 1st
• Home to 1st
• Home to 2nd
• Home to 3rd
• HR – Touch ‘em all

Take the sum of each athlete times to compare against the group.  The lowest point total will earn 5 points, second lowest 3 points, and third place will earn 1 point.

DC KEYS

1. Use Help to Record Scores – It is a HUGE help to have another set of hands to record scores and assist with drill operation
2. Run Through ALL Bases – It’s just easier to get a clean time if athletes run through the base.
3. Coach – There’s plenty to be taught – Talk about taking turns, angles (not wasting distance), and staying in rhythm (hit base with either foot).

CLOSING – Understand that speed does not always equal stolen bases.  Just because you’re fast, does not mean you are a good baserunner.  Plenty of athletes anticipate well to get solid jumps and are ‘great’ baserunners – even though they are foot-slow.  Have pride in taking good angles, driving INTO each base, and competing to be the best YOU can be.

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