Softball Practice Drills - First to Third
Published by League Admin
Nov 22, 2018
Purpose: Works on the basics of base running by making players show good judgement in running the bases; let the defense properly execute relays.
Procedure: Play on a field that's right for the age group, with three (fastpitch) or four (slow pitch) players in the outfield and three more in the infield (second base, third base, and shortstop) making up the defensive team. One runner is on first base, with all other players lined up near first base, making up the offensive team; these players will rotate in as runners. A coach fungo hits singles to the outfield. On the hit, the runner tries to advance from first to third base, while the defense fields the ball and relays it to either second or third base. Award one point each time a runner safely reaches third base. If runners judge they cannot make it to third, they should stop at second base. Clear the bases after each hit and have the runners go to the end of the line at first. Switch groups after each runner has had two turns.