Game version
Base-path signals: a partner calls “go” or “stay” and you round the bases or hold, smoothly. Swap callers.
Round First and Look
Round first base on a hit and look for the ball before you decide to go on.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Run from home and curve out a few steps before first.
Core: To second. , with a full rest between. Aim for smooth turns.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Bases or cones
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Base Running
The steps
How it works
- Run from home and curve out a few steps before first.
- Touch the inside corner and take a few steps toward second.
- Look for the ball and decide to go or come back.
- Do 6 runs.
Coaching point
Round it, find the ball.
Safety: Warm up first and rest fully between runs. Stop if a muscle feels tight. On hot days drink water and rest in the shade, and stop if you feel dizzy or get a headache. If you hear thunder, go inside.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (to first), Core (to second), More (to third), with a full rest between. Aim for smooth turns.
Story
You are a base runner reading the coach’s signals.
My best
Beat your own count
, with a full rest between. Aim for smooth turns. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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