Edinburgh Baseball Club
Club Training
How each drill on the plan works: what to set up, what to do, and what to look for.
Lead-offs and secondary leads Getting a safe lead at first and two shuffle steps as the pitch is delivered. Easy · 10 min Running Rounding the bag Run a banana route to first and hit the inside corner of the base, so you can take an extra base. Easy · 10 min Running Sprint starts Video Short sprints at full speed with full rest. Speed only improves when every rep is fast. Easy · 10 min Running Everyone At home Shuffle and sprint Video Three shuffles, then cross over and sprint. Like a steal break or a fielder's first move. Easy · 6 min At home Running Infield Outfield Everyone Turn and run, first to second Rounding a base and sprinting to the next. Practise the turn at speed. Easy · 6 min At home Running Everyone Sled push Video Driving a sled with a strong forward lean. Teaches the body angle and leg drive of the first steps of a sprint. Medium · 5 min At home Running Everyone