Wednesday Defense — Baserunning at All Bags & Cuts
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
September 16, 2026 · Mike
Base Running: Good Reads off the BatBase Running: Tagging UpBase Running: Halfway on Fly BallBase Running: Rounding BasesBase Running: Breakdowns at 1BOutfielders: CommunicationOutfielders: Get Behind Fly BallsOutfielders: Long One-Hop ThrowsOutfielders: AnglesMiddles: Cut / Cover CommunicationCorners: Cut / Cover CommunicationCorners: Bunt Coverages / CallsMiddles: Bunt Coverages / CallsPitchers: Fielding BuntsCorners: Reading HopsMiddles: Reading Hops
Practice Length: 2.5 hours
Primary Focus: Base running at all bags, cuts
Equipment: Balls, 4 buckets, bases, cones, fungo/bat
| Start | End | Min | Activity | Organization / Setup | Key Coaching Points | Coach Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30PM | 4:45PM | 15 | Dynamic Stretches | Team together on foul line; progress 10-15 yards per movement. | Full range of motion; controlled pace; prepare shoulders, hips and hamstrings. | |
| 4:45PM | 5PM | 15 | Throwing Program | Org practice throwing. | Coaches walk around. Rotation is the goal; scap pull. | |
| 5PM | 5:10PM | 10 | 1B Baserunning | Run through first: sprint the front of the bag, stay close to the line, turn toward foul, hunt second base. | Double play balls especially, walks, balls to the outfield, pitcher out of the circle. Also hit a pop-up and sprint to 2B. | |
| 5:10PM | 5:20PM | 10 | 1B Balls to Outfield | Vote the strongest arm on the team. How far can we round 1B on a ball on the ground to OF, with a dive back. | Bobble or a miss — go to 2nd right away. We're testing how far we can get off. Everyone goes once, but learn from each other. | |
| 5:20PM | 5:30PM | 10 | 1B Runner — Fly Ball to OF | Learning how far we can get off; hope for a drop and take the next bag. | Split everyone half infield, half outfield. Everyone gets two reads each in RF, CF, LF. If it's a foul ball we can tag if they don't cover 2B. | |
| 5:30PM | 5:40PM | 10 | 2B Runner — Fly Ball to OF | Quick: two catchers alternate, 5 per bag, with hard tags from infielders. | Split everyone half infield, half outfield. Everyone gets two reads each in RF, CF, LF. If it's a foul ball we can tag if they don't cover 3B — ball hit in front. | |
| 5:40PM | 5:55PM | 15 | 2B GB | Ground ball at shortstop; ground ball that takes SS left; ground ball that takes SS to the 5/6 hole. Talk to SS or 3B if it's a bobble with no play either way. | Split everyone half infield, half outfield. Everyone gets two reads each in RF, CF, LF. If it's a foul ball we can tag if they don't cover 3B — ball hit in front. | |
| 5:55PM | 6:10PM | 15 | 3B GB / Bunt Defense | Ground ball that takes 3B in, hard-hit pushed back. Talk about bunts at 3B — squeeze vs. creeping down the line. | Talk about taking open bags on bunt defense — if you can beat the shortstop. | |
| 6:10PM | 6:25PM | 15 | Ball Behind Cut Defense | Outfielders — 3 balls each, laterally. No base runners this time; if we're ahead of schedule, we can add runners. | ||
| 6:25PM | 6:40PM | 15 | Two Outs, Two Bases Even in the Infield | Round 1: P: Waverly, 1B: Kennedy, 2B: Char, SS: Emma, 3B: Alayla, C: Bev. Round 2: P: Kennedy, 1B: Waverly, 2B: Sienna, SS: Danica, 3B: Bev, C: Tmac. Round 3: P: Alayla, 1B: Kennedy, 2B: Mila, SS: Charlotte, 3B: Mila F, C: Bev. Round 4: P: Sienna, 1B: Waverly, 2B: Tmac, SS: Emma, 3B: Kennedy, C: Tmac. Round 5: P: Alayla, 1B: Beverly, 2B: Charlotte, SS: KK, 3B: Danica, C: Tmac. | ||
| 6:40PM | 7PM | 20 | Outfield Tweeners | Machine. |
Every throw has a purpose. Communicate early, line up correctly and finish the play with a secure tag.