Baseball Base Running Drill

There are many different roles and positioning for each baseball player. For some it can be difficult to become a master of each aspect of the game, but with plenty of practice and some great infield baseball drills players can master the many roles the they need to fill to play baseball well. One skill that every player needs is good  base running ability. Base running drills and practice may not be the most popular drills to run, but they are great for practicing this essential skill.

For this drill you do not need to have anyone playing defense which means more of your team can Fly balls and grounders will both count as a single. When the coach hits the ball a player will run as fast as possible to first base. For fly balls the runner will round the base and for ground balls the runner will run through the bag turning out of play to return to the bag.

practice together. This drill will work to drill base running scenarios and build up cardio for the players. Multiple coaches are necessary for this drill. One coach should be near home plate with a bat and a few balls. Another coach should be on third. The coach who is at home will begin by hitting a ball.

The first runner stays on first while the second player steps up to the plate. When the ball is hit the runner at first will go to second. This time if the hit is a ground ball, the runner will run directly to second. If the hit is a fly, the runner will go to second base and make eye contact with the coach at third who will then either motion for the runner to continue to third, or hold up at second. Players can cycle through this drill several times.

This is a great simple baseball drill that will help the players condition themselves to look at their coaches and run hard. Putting this base running drill in your weekly practice drill rotation is sure to help your players become better prepared on the bases.