BASEBALL SPRINTS

How many times do your baseball players run in a straight line? The obvious answer is hardly ever. When designing sprinting workouts for baseball players, think about the baseball skills that have to be mastered and then integrate them into your sprinting routines. Baseball players also have to master the skill of transitioning from different body positions and different athletic movements to sprinting. Here are 5 ways you can do this: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Getting caught in a run-down: Have the players run laterally for 10 yards and then transition to sprinting. Rounding bases: Have the players run a curve for 10 yards and then transition to sprinting. Stealing bases: Have the players start in a sideways position and then take-off sprinting. Tagging Up: Have the players get into a proper standing start and then take-off sprinting See if a fly-ball is caught: Have the players shuffle for 10 yards and then transition to sprinting.

These are just 5 ways to practice baseball skills while also improving acceleration mechanics and running form. There are a million other ways to integrate baseball skills into your off-season or in-season workouts so be creative.