Baserunning

Leads from 2nd Base

Instructions

• Player starts on 2nd base, other players in a line behind 2nd base
• Coach/partner acting as pitcher, goes through a wind-up without a ball for every lead
• Rotations (each lead should be slightly angled back): Player takes a lead (10-15 feet) shuffling their feet, pauses, then goes back to the bag and gets in the back of the line Player takes a lead (10-15 feet), pauses but keeps their feet moving, then takes a could more steps towards 3rd base when the pitcher goes to throw to the plate Player takes a lead (10-15 feet), keeps shuffling further as pitcher delivers to the plate, then steals 3rd base
• Each player rotates through each lead 3 times

At a Glance
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Players 1-5 players
  • Difficulty Beginner
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Base