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Base-path follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement between the bases and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Hip Turn Without a Bat
Feel how power comes from the ground and hips before the arms move.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Take your batting stance with your arms crossed on your chest.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Nothing to bring
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Power
The steps
How it works
- Take your batting stance with your arms crossed on your chest.
- Stride softly, then turn your hips hard toward the pitcher.
- Finish with your back heel up and belly button facing forward.
- Do 3 sets of 10.
Coaching point
Squash the bug with your back foot.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are a base runner exploring the diamond.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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