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🏃 · BASERUNNING STARTER · SESSION 06 OF 07

Avoid the Costly Out

Learn when not to advance.

10–15 MINUTESADULT-SUPERVISEDFREE COURSE

Today’s lesson.

Learn when not to advance.

Why it matters

Smart runners avoid unnecessary outs.

What you need

Set markers and present easy scenarios aloud.

How to do the drill

Coach tells of a caught fly, short grounder and overthrow; player names safe action under local rules.

ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“One good base.”

Today's skill-game challenge

Correctly explain 4 of 5 situations.

One common mistake

Always assuming more bases is better.

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

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