🏃♂️Understanding the priorities of implementing a base running system
🔍Paying attention to the details of leads, battles for inches, and care level
🆓Creating a structure that allows players the freedom to attack the game
🧭Exploring the importance of player confidence and player-driven strategies
📈Examining specific base running plays and their impact on the game
How can a base running system help improve scoring runs?
—A strong base running system improves scoring runs by focusing on hitting the ball hard, stealing bases, going first to third, and making great reads off the bat.
What are the important details to consider in a base running system?
—Key details in a base running system include leads, battles for inches on the bases, and the care level of the players.
How can coaches build a structure that gives players freedom in base running?
—Coaches can build a structure that gives players freedom in base running by promoting player-driven strategies and allowing players to make decisions in the game.
What is the importance of player confidence in base running?
—Player confidence is crucial in base running as it allows players to attack opposing pitchers, defenses, and make aggressive moves on the bases.
What are some specific base running plays that can impact the game?
—Specific base running plays include hitting hard every time, stealing bases, going first to third, and making great reads off the bat.
00:00Introduction to mastering base running and its importance
01:06The priorities and questions to consider when implementing a base running system
03:00The importance of details and the care level in a base running system
04:32Creating a structure that allows players the freedom to attack the game
05:33The importance of player confidence and player-driven strategies in base running
06:02Specific base running plays and their impact on the game
08:05Returning to first base and the importance of avoiding pickoffs
09:50Working on leads and getting back to first base
