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ages 9-10 . wild

First Step Timing Off First Base

Isolates the explosive first step off first base, reading the pitcher's shoulder to react at the right moment instead of running blindly.

15 min1-6 kids per groupinfield

Set up

One player starts on first base with the rest of the group lined up behind first. A coach or partner acts as the pitcher, going through a wind up without a real ball for every rep. Runner wears a helmet.

Bring
helmets, bases

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