Re: Fundamentals

BigShorty,
Great answer!
Many coaches teach to ALWAYS hit the bag with one foot or the other.
This technique does indeed cause the runner to break stride, thus a slower
overall time around the bases.

I also find that hitting the "inside of the bag" can also be misinterpreted.
I do indeed like to see my players hit the inside corner, but rather than the
top of the inside of the bag, I teach to hit the side of the inside corner of
the bag.

Not sure if this is clear, but the way this is done is by leaning towards the
pitcher as you make your turn.  
I call it "banking" which is similar to what a race car does when making a turn
around a race track.

Good luck!
Gabe



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>The answer to the question about which foot should touch a base on the
>inside corner when going around is the one that doesn't require you to break
>stride.  Makes for a good quiz question for the girls to answer.
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>in article [EMAIL PROTECTED], SBC News at
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 11/25/03 5:35 PM:
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>> Where can I get literature regarding good running techniques. I'm
>interested
>> in fundamentals such as which foot should touch a base on the inside corner
>> when going around, where should the feet be when the runner is waiting for
>> the pitcher to release the ball, and other such fundamental information.