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Lesson 9:
Sprint Leads and Shoulder Mechanics
This lesson covers key techniques for base stealing, emphasizing the importance of a low shuffle and proper shoulder positioning. It details the sprint lead method, where players sprint, pause, and balance before making their move, while also disguising their actions to create distractions for pitchers. The lesson also includes strategies for stealing home and maintaining focus on the pitcher’s movements. Techniques like these are practiced daily to ensure success during gameplay, especially in scenarios involving pick-offs and stolen bases.
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In this session, Coach Brian Femi emphasizes the importance of smart base running to create scoring opportunities, especially for teams that may not have the strongest players. He introduces the “advance, be late” strategy, which ensures baserunners avoid leaving early and being called out by umpires. He also discusses the challenges of dealing with poor outfield arms and how third base coaches...
