Drill

Drills

Softball

First-Step Acceleration

Starting stance

8 min
4 x 5
Beginner

Why this drill

improve efficient first movement.

Setup

Start at base/line consistent with softball rules and athlete level.

How to perform it

  1. 1React to cue and accelerate through first several steps.

Key feel

Push out, don't pop up.

Success cue

Cleaner forward first movement without false step.

Recommended reps

4 x 5

Progression

Add ball-contact cue.