The train

Le train

White Cap – Base running

 

The coach is standing down the 1st base line. The player takes  position in the batter’s box. With a ball standing on a tee, the player takes a full swing and starts running towards 1st base, then 2nd, then 3rd and back home. To be successful, the player must touch each bag and yell the name of the bag he is touching. (distance of 60 feet)

 

The train

 

Goal:                  Help players to know the bases and to touch them properly

 

Description:     Starting from home plate, players form a line and walk around the bases, saying the name of the base as they touch it. Parents can join in this activity.

 

Variation and progression:

 

A.          Coach leads the line

B.           Individually, done while jogging

C.           Individually done while backpedaling

D.          Have players start at different bases

E.           Individually done by running, player goes around the bases