How to do the drill
- 1
Warm up with skips, high knees and 2 easy runs.
- 2
Picture a question mark: curve out toward foul ground just before first, then head straight at second.
- 3
Sprint from your batting stance. Start the curve 2–3 strides before the bag.
- 4
Lean left and touch the inside corner in stride. Count every tight turn, with no slowing or swinging wide.
- 5
Take 3–4 hard steps toward second, then stop and look to the outfield. Rest a minute between all 8 runs.
Coaching cues
- Question mark.
- Inside corner.
- Lean and go.
What good looks like
A turn that touches the bag in stride and ends on the line to second, eyes on the field.
Safety
Wear sneakers or cleats on dry, flat ground and rest a full minute between runs.
Why this drill
A tight, hard turn at first puts pressure on the defense. Any bobble or lazy throw becomes a double, and every extra foot in a wide turn gives the fielder more time.
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