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Base Running Presentation Notes Bob Harrow, Austrailian Men’S National Team Head Coach BASE RUNNING PRESENTATION NOTES BOB HARROW, AUSTRAILIAN MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM HEAD COACH BASE RUNNING PHILOSOPHY The art of base running is, and will continue to be, an integral and important part of the game of softball. Yet, at the same time, it is often taken for granted. Arguably, the single-most important factor in being an excellent base runner is the ability to “think” while running the bases, often at full speed. It is this single ingredient, coupled with other intangibles and learned base running skills, that will inevitably determine the base running abilities of any player. Running speed is a tremendous advantage, but only if it is controlled. Whether a player has above average or below average speed, they should be required to be alert, attentive and knowledgeable of their own abilities (including speed, quickness, reaction time etc). By taking these responsibilities, they give their team a better chance of winning by not “running into outs” or taking their team out of a big innings. If every player commits to running hard, it will not only “condition” umpires, but will ultimately force outfielders to make mistakes by hurrying their throws or not fielding cleanly. Softball Coaches Handbook 2 Base running Philosophy BASERUNNING FUNDAMENTALS CHECKLIST Date Comments Running through 1B Rounding 1B Taking Signs Checking Defence Taking Lead Finding the ball Return after pitch Tagging Up Ready for batted ball F i r s t B a e React to ball in dirt Slides into 2nd Base Rounding the base Taking signs Checking the defence Taking lead Size of lead Return after pitch Tagging up Ready for batted ball S e c on d B a s React to ball in dirt Slides into 3rd Base Rounding the base Checking the defence Taking lead Return after pitch Tagging up Reading ball off bat React to ball in dirt Hits to the Right Side Squeeze T h i r d B a s e Slides into home OVERALL Aggressive base runner BR Practice habits Times to 1st Base Time Stealing 1st –2nd Softball Coaches Handbook 3 Base running Philosophy GENERAL BASE RUNNING RULES 1. When on second base with less than two outs, ball in front of the base runner must go through the infield before advancing. Unless it is a slow roller or a ball the third base player has to charge. 2. When on third base, be ready for the pass ball or wild pitch, runner may be able to score. 3. When on third base be ready to run on any ground ball unless told not to by the coach. Tag up on all routine fly balls, on shallow ones go half way down the line so that runner can score if it is not caught. 4. Touch the front inside corner of all bases when rounding them; it makes no difference with which foot. Base runners should watch themselves touch the base; there is no excuse for missing a base. 5. Always know where the ball is; base runners should never get picked off by the hidden ball trick. 6. If base runner is not sure they are safe or out, they should always assume they are safe, until the umpire tells them they are out. 7. When there are two runners on the same base the lead runner is entitled to the base. If one runner is slower than the other, the slower of the two, should let the opposition tag them. If both runners are equal, both stay on the base until the umpire tells one to go. 8. The catcher and the base runners ability to get back to the base safely should determine the distance of the lead. 9. A base runner should never get picked off by the catcher, if they are not stealing. 10. Force the catcher to throw to first base early in the game so we can all see their move. You should use a one-way lead when doing this. 11. Always slide on close plays except at first base, unless it is a tag play. Softball Coaches Handbook 4 Base running Philosophy BASERUNNING FUNDAMENTALS Base runners should be aggressive and make every effort to put pressure on the defence at every opportunity. A base runner should eliminate "the routine play" from their mind. They should expect the field to make errors and run the bases accordingly. Base runners will be taught to use their own judgement. They know how fast they can run and their physical limitations. Coaches will be aggressive in relation to base running so the runners should always be looking for the extra base. There are a few rules, which apply to base running irrespective whether the player has just hit the ball or are on base: 5 Base runners should run with their head up so they can see what is happening at all times. 5 After hitting the ball or running from 1B to 2B the runner should glance at the ball simply by turning their head enabling them to pick up the ball and make an assessment whilst maintaining the direction to where they are running. This is applicable on ground ball, Hit and Run, Run and Hit and straight steal. 5 Base runners should always touch every base. 5 In all cases the base runner should pick up the trajectory of the ball to enable them to obtain a better break on a bad pitch. Their concentration here should be second to none. Practising correct mechanics and techniques when running the bases will not only teach the players properly but will also add to their physical conditioning. It is therefore important that base running is taught well and practised often. AROUND THE BASES HOME TO FIRST BASE Ground ball to the infield: A runner should maintain speed through the base. They should also: • Hit the middle front of the safety base simply because it’s the nearest point from home plate. On a bang-bang play, hitting the base on top or back could result in a sure out. • A forward lean on contact with the base could help to convince an umpire (conditioning). This principle is similar to that of a track star (sprinter) who leans into the tape at the finish line. Softball Coaches Handbook 5 Base running Philosophy • Use short quick jab steps to decelerate, and glance up the line to look for an overthrow. HOME TO SECOND Clean single (possible double) to the outfield: A runner should: • The athlete does not want to slow down in their approach to touching first base and to maximize their route to second base. So again, markers or visual cues (cones) should be placed to allow the athlete to get a “feel” for their base running route and technique in their approach to first base. A batting tee should be placed in front of home plate and the batter should be told that their swing is a game time performance swing. When breaking out of the batter box the batter this time should be angling out toward the line to the visual marker (cone). • The angle of approach should be about 700mm to 1m outside the baseline and the visual cone will be put out about 4m from the base in order for the batter to make their approach to the base and get in line to touch first base and break toward second. • In dealing with the mindset of the athlete it is important to reinforce to them they are always looking to go to second base and to take advantage of any misplayed balls in the outfield. Again this type of mindset will put constant and sustained pressure on the defence both mentally and physically. THE LEAD AT FIRST BASE RUNNER ON FIRST BASE Thinking process: • Trajectory of ball (dirtball) • Ground ball (down angle) o Break up double play o Beat throws to second base o Advance first base to third base on hit Need third base coach on base hit to right field • Score on double Freeze on line drive Softball Coaches Handbook 6 Base running Philosophy Fly ball • Half way • Possible tag in big park • Texas league hit Primary Lead In softball, because the base runner is on the base and can only come off that base as the pitch is delivered, then the base runner needs momentum to make up the difference in gaining a lead that will amount to a primary lead of 12 to 14 feet off the base and still maintain control, to get back to the base by diving back which would probably be the case when playing a team that has excellent fielding and throwing skills. When the runners are in their set up, getting ready to come off the base and read the pitch and play; the base runner will be facing toward second base with their (left foot) in front of the base and their right foot touching the base. So, in effect the set up with the feet is staggered with the weight on the balls of the feet and the knees and arms in a flexed position with the head over the belly button. They will initiate their timing and action on the motion of the pitcher. The timing of this action will be when the pitcher initiates their arm swing at the top of the arm swing the base runner will be rocking back and then when the base runner sees the elbow disappear they should explode off the base and get into a primary lead. This lead should be between 12-15 feet depending upon the catching, throwing and fielding ability of the opposition.
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