Baseball
Secondary-Lead Read Drill
Secondary lead
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 secondary lead / ball read.
Setup
Runner at base, coach simulates pitch/catch.
How to perform it
- 1Gain controlled secondary lead with pitch, read catch/ball in play, return or advance.
Key feel
Move with the pitch, react to the result.
Success cue
Better timing without drifting too far.
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.