By: Ron Bing, Puritas League, Cleveland, Ohio
Have the team line up and have each player run two 120'-140' dashes (basepath distance x 2). Time Following this, break the team down into two groups, based on the running times from previous At the coach's signal, the first runner from each group runs the bases. To avoid any collisions, the The key here is that since the overall time of each group is equal, the team that rounds the bases
Date: May 31, 1998 at 16:41
each run and keep the fastest time. To save time, have several people time smaller groups.
station. Both groups should be nearly equal overall in time. Put one group at second, the other at
home. Put a mark at each location (use a glove or something visible), and place it several feet
behind home or second base. Make sure each runner starts from that location (no cheating
allowed!). If uneven sides, obviously one player will have to run twice. Each group has their first
runner toe the spot. Since the groups are about equal in total speed, it doesn't matter what order the
groups run in.
home plate runner touches home as he finishes his run, and the next player in line starts after the
previous runner touches home (or second base if starting there) from the predetermined mark behind
each location. When each runner gets back to his group and passes second or home (depending on
where he started), the next runner in line takes off. First group to finish wins. Keep track of overall
time for each group.
better, uses full strides, uses good arm motion, etc., will win. In other words, proper running
technique will result in the win. As the runners are rounding the bases, have several coaches or
knowledgeable parents watch the boys to see who in fact is running properly and who isn't. Take
the time to reinstruct all of the boys and perhaps run the drill a second time. Keep track of overall
time and you will see a marked improvement if the boys listen.