Baseball Run Downs - Baseball Article Summaries

Proper Rundown Assignments - Chip (length=3336)
These other posts well describe the assignments and approach we use on rundowns. Thought I'd add the way I've taught the procedure to younger kids. At first, the coaches take the running position. (I ...

Rundown Assignments vs. "Hotbox" - Coach Bob (length=2172)
It has been my experience that kids love a game of "hot box" more than almost any other drill (except hitting off the Juggs). It is particular important for the young ones (9U) to learn the proper way ...

Proper Rundown Assignments - Bear (length=889)
The 'key' to better rundown excution is the philosophy & approach to what needs to be done. Meaning, a plan. Avoiding the details of whom & where and when, and at what base, I will provide the simpler ...

Proper Rundown Assignments - Jerry Hart (length=992)
I think Bear, Paul, Scott and Gerald have covered things pretty well. I teach it pretty much like Paul described. Three points deserve emphasis: (1) Get the ball in front of the runner ASAP to chase h ...

Proper Rundown Assignments - Paul Faubert (length=1222)
Good question!! You'll probably get many different responses as people probably all have their own techniques. Between 1B and 2B, I have SS, 2B cover the 2B side while 1B, P cover the 1B side. I also ...

Proper Rundown Assignments - Scott R. (length=939)
One more point on rundowns that helps nail the runner quick. Have the defensive player, who is awaiting the throw, do what is refered to as "close the gap". As the runner is approaching, the defensive ...

Proper Rundown Assignments - Scott R. (length=815)
Paul, Good explanation on the rundown (aka; "pickle") but I'd like to add a few pointers that I have my players remember. (1) If running down between 1B and 2B make sure the throw to second is thrown ...

HOT BOX - THE COACH (length=2962)
TIPS FROM THE COACH Three times this spring, I have seen top ranked D1 college baseball teams fail to properly execute a ”run down play”. There is only one reason for these failures to execute what ...