Baserunning

Leads from 3rd Base

Instructions

• Player starts on 3 rd base, other players in a line behind 3 rd base
• Coach/partner acting as pitcher, goes through a wind-up without a ball for every lead
• One player acts as a 3rd baseman in defensive position
• Rotations (each lead should be in foul territory, and return to the bag should be in fair territory): Player takes a lead (so that they are even with the 3rd baseman) shuffling their feet or walking, pauses, then goes back to the bag quickly and gets in the back of the line Player takes a lead (so that they are even with the 3rd baseman), pauses but keeps their shoulders pointed towards home plate, then acts as if the ball has been hit and runs home
• 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