Baseball
Drop-Step Read Drill
First step
6 min
Begin with 6–10 quality reps or a short controlled set; stop before mechanics degrade. For throwing/pitching, workload and intensity must remain age/level appropriate.
Intermediate
Why this drill
Train first step / route start.
Setup
Coach points or hits controlled balls over either shoulder.
How to perform it
- 1Read cue, drop step efficiently, gain depth, track.
Key feel
First move creates depth.
Success cue
Cleaner initial route with fewer wasted steps.
Recommended reps
Begin with 6–10 quality reps or a short controlled set; stop before mechanics degrade. For throwing/pitching, workload and intensity must remain age/level appropriate.
Progression
rehearsal → constrained rep → variable rep → game-like rep when appropriate.