Softball
Home-to-First Explosion Drill
Improve first-step quickness and acceleration out of the batter's box
8 min
6 sprints
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start from a swing finish or bunt finish, not a standing start.
- 2Explode out of the box low with short, quick first steps before lengthening stride.
- 3Run through the bag without decelerating early.
- 4Track first-step quality separately from overall sprint speed.
What to focus on
Converting the swing or bunt finish directly into acceleration.
Common mistake
Standing up out of the box and watching the ball before running.