Mass Baserunning Drill
Place three to five runners at each base. Have an assistant coach stand with a bucket of balls near the shortstop area. Have a right handed pitcher start from the stretch position and throw an imaginary pitch, or have a pitcher throw to a catcher...
Read and React
Organize players into one line at second base. Each player takes a lead as the pitcher comes set and waits for the ball. Coach stands on the mound and goes through the pitching delivery...
Up The Line
Organize players into one line at one end of the line (note: this drill can be done anywhere there is a straight line on the field. It does not have to be performed from home to first or first to second). Each player approaches the line, performs a crossover step with the left foot and continues running down the line...
Sliding Mat
Place the mat into an open field and have the players slide onto the mat. Have players line up in a single file approximately 10 to 15 feet away. Have one play at a time run and complete the slide...