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🧠 · BASEBALL IQ STARTER · SESSION 03 OF 07

Find the Force Play

Know where a defender can step on a base.

10–15 MINUTESADULT-SUPERVISEDFREE COURSE

Today’s lesson.

Know where a defender can step on a base.

Why it matters

The presence of a runner behind can create force situations.

What you need

Use coins as runners and small base markers.

How to do the drill

Move runner to first, add batter-runner, explain where defenders may get a force out.

ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Runner behind? Force ahead.”

Today's skill-game challenge

Solve 4 of 5 base diagrams correctly.

One common mistake

Confusing every runner with a force out.

Coach it positively: notice effort, a good decision and controlled movement—not just the final result.

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