Lead Offs

Base Running – Lead Offs

1.      Lead Off 1B:

  

·         Find the Ball

·         Check 3B Coach for Sign

·         Check position of Outfielders

·         Lead off in straight line to 2B

·         Take 3 step lead beginning with Left Foot & pivot after last step – about 9 feet.

·         Drop right foot slightly so right hip is free to open on cross over step – Right Toe to Left Instep.

·         Take Secondary Lead – 2 shuffle steps when pitcher releases Ball

2.      Lead Off 2B – less than two outs:

·         Find the Ball

·         Check 3B coach for sigh

·         Check Outfielders

·         Lead of in straight line to 3B

·         Take 4 step Lead beginning with Right Foot & pivot on Left Foot after 4^th step.

·         Drop Right Foot slightly – Right Toe to Left Instep.

·         Take Secondary Lead – 2 shuffle steps when pitcher releases Ball.

3.      Lead Off 2B – two Outs:

·         Same approach as with less than two outs.

·         Take 2 – 3 steps back of the base line to gain angle to round 3B.

·         Take Secondary Lead – 2 shuffle steps when pitcher releases Ball.

·         Continue on Hitter’s Contact with Ball.

4.      Lead Off 3B:

·         Find the Ball

·         Check 3B coach for sign

·         Check Outfielders

·         Take a 3 Step Walking Lead in Foul Territory

·         Start with Left Foot so you finish on Right Foot at conclusion of 3^rd Step.

·         Return to 3B in Fair Territory.