AGES 7–12 · BASEBALL + SOFTBALL BUILT IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
46/60 ACADEMYTHE COMPLETE YOUTH PLAYER

FREE COURSES / BASERUNNING / LESSON 5

🏃 · BASERUNNING STARTER · SESSION 05 OF 07

Score From Third

Know the simple scoring plan.

10–15 MINUTESADULT-SUPERVISEDFREE COURSE

Today’s lesson.

Know the simple scoring plan.

Why it matters

At young ages knowing when to go can matter more than raw speed.

What you need

Place third and home markers; adult narrates simple scenarios.

How to do the drill

Start balanced, listen to coach, move home on a clear permitted cue, cross plate and clear the area.

ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Be ready, then go.”

Today's skill-game challenge

Make the right choice 4 of 5 situations.

One common mistake

Running into other players at the plate.

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

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