Baseball
Secondary Lead Timing Drill
Time the secondary lead to the pitcher's release, not before
10 min
6 reps per base, alternating
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward time the secondary lead to the pitcher's release, not before.
Instructions
- 1Take a primary lead and stay balanced as the pitcher begins the delivery.
- 2Shuffle into the secondary lead only as the pitcher's front foot lands.
- 3Land in a low, athletic, two-footed hop ready to read the pitch or contact.
- 4Freeze and check balance if the shuffle finishes before the pitcher's foot strike.
What to focus on
Secondary lead timed to the pitcher's front-foot strike.
Recommended reps
6 reps per base, alternating
Common mistake
Moving the secondary lead too early and getting caught leaning or off-balance.