Drill

Drills

Baseball

Home-To-First Turn Runs

Run through the bag and turn efficiently on extra-base hits

10 min
6 runs (3 through the bag, 3 turning to second)
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Start from your stance, take a swing, and break out of the box in a straight line.
  2. 2On run-throughs, hit the front of the bag at full speed without leaping.
  3. 3On turns, arc slightly out three steps in and lean into the inside corner of the bag.
  4. 4Keep your eyes up and your arms driving the whole way.

What to focus on

Straight-line acceleration and a tight turn at the bag.

Common mistake

Watching the ball out of the box and slowing into the bag.