Knowing whether to sprint through first or turn changes the final steps of the run.
SESSION 02
The Safe First-Base Turn
A wide controlled turn preserves balance and avoids stepping into the path of other players.
SESSION 03
Listen, Look, Decide
Coaches and base runners share information; looking up at the right moment reduces uncertainty.
SESSION 04
Baserunning Baseline
A measurable base-running skill is making the right choice safely, not only running fast.
WEEK 02
Read the batted ball
SESSION 05
Ball in the Dirt Read
A ball in the dirt may create opportunity, but every league has different rules for advancing.
SESSION 06
Freeze on the Line Drive
Runners must understand when to hold, freeze, or return on a caught line drive.
SESSION 07
Tag-Up Technique
Legal tagging requires touching base after a caught fly ball before advancing.
SESSION 08
Read the Ball Midpoint
A runner should begin to connect hit location to decision rather than relying only on coach signals.
WEEK 03
Make the aggressive decision
SESSION 09
Lead and Return—League Legal
Leads and steals depend on local division and softball/baseball rules; teaching legal footwork is more important than guessing.
SESSION 10
Secondary Read
After a pitch is delivered, runners can remain alert to catcher handling while staying within league rules.
SESSION 11
Slide Only When Appropriate
Sliding is a safety and rules topic, not a contact sport; children need suitable surfaces and qualified instruction.
SESSION 12
First to Third Read
Extra bases require awareness of ball location and an organized route rather than charging blindly.
WEEK 04
Play winning situations
SESSION 13
Read the Cutoff
Once the defense makes a throw to cutoff, smart runners may need to stop or retreat.
SESSION 14
Two-Out Baseball
With two outs, runners react differently to balls in play because most force-play grounders end the inning.
SESSION 15
Pressure Read Relay
A good baserunner combines speed, rules, communication and awareness under mildly varied calls.
SESSION 16
Final Baserunner Check
Repeatable decisions and self-control are the goals of youth running development.
READY WHEN THEY ARE
Next level starts with confidence.
There is no required seven-day streak, no need to log a child's identifying details, and no promise that practice guarantees performance. These sessions are designed for a parent or coach to lead at an appropriate pace.
46/60 Academy builds the complete young baseball or softball player. When a hitter is ready for deeper swing development, strength and explosiveness, pitch recognition or mental training, progress to AHD's specialist programs. AHD is not a Level 3 pitching, catching or fielding academy.
