Softball Base Running
Grade 8•45 minutes•Understand the plays and the rules of base running
Learning Objective
I can identify different base running situations and make appropriate decisions about whether to advance or stay put.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the "rocker step" lead-off technique, including the position of the feet and the purpose of the movement.
2. Explain the key difference between the "baseball style" lead-off and the "track start" lead-off.
3. For the "baseball style" lead-off, what is the return technique, and why is it beneficial when a first baseman is trying to tag you out?
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How to Base Run in Softball
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