Lesson 1:
What Can a Family Dinner Teach You About Baseball Strategy?
In this opening segment, Coach Steve Healy shares a personal story about his family’s deep connection to baseball, revealed during a holiday gathering. He humorously recounts how his wife, daughters, and even his 93-year-old mother are well-versed in advanced offensive strategies like the double steal, suicide squeeze, and tag-up plays. This lighthearted introduction sets the stage for the course, emphasizing that first-and-third offensive strategies are not just for elite coaches—they can be understood and applied by anyone with a passion for the game. Coach Healy’s relatable storytelling highlights the importance of thinking creatively and strategically, even in high-pressure situations.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Coach Steve Healy’s lecture, "1st-3rd Offensive Strategies," dives deep into the art of creating scoring opportunities when runners are on first and third base. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of tactics, from fundamental plays like the double steal, safety squeeze, and delayed steal to advanced strategies such as the Geronimo play, fake squeeze-and-run, and exploiting defensive w...