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Relay Race Baserunning

A competitive relay race around the bases that teaches proper base-touching technique and turning at full speed.

BaserunningBeginner8 min6+ players7U8U9U10U11U12U

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How to Run This Drill
  1. 1
    Split the team into two even groups.
  2. 2
    Each group lines up behind home plate (use two sets of bases if available, or alternate runs).
  3. 3
    On 'go,' the first player sprints around all the bases.
  4. 4
    When they touch home, the next player goes.
  5. 5
    First team to get all runners through wins.
Equipment Needed
  • Bases
Coaching Tips
  • ●Touch the inside corner of each base — don't run wide.
  • ●Lean into turns like a race car, not straight up.
  • ●Great energy drill — use it at the end of practice to keep things fun.