Baseball
First-Step Base Stealing Starts
Explode out of the primary lead without a false step
10 min
8 x 15-foot starts, full rest
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Set your primary lead with weight balanced on the balls of both feet.
- 2Cross-over with the back foot and drive the front elbow back at the same time.
- 3Sprint 15 feet at full effort, staying low for the first three steps.
- 4Reset fully so every start is max effort.
What to focus on
Clean crossover with no rocking or false step.
Common mistake
Standing up and rocking back before the first step.