Softball
Home-to-First Explosion Drill
Improve first-step quickness and acceleration out of the batter's box
8 min
6 sprints
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward improve first-step quickness and acceleration out of the batter's box.
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.
Recommended reps
6 sprints
Common mistake
Standing up out of the box and watching the ball before running.