Our goal is to develop elite base runners who are prepared for each possible hitting, running and scoring scenario. Players must prepare and be prepared on every single pitch. Preparation, aggressiveness, and fundamentals are essential to your development.
Preparation
Mental Checklist
Pre-pitch Communication
Working with a purpose
Included in this BOLA Skills Video Series
Introduction to base running with Coach Jeremy Reed
Leads from 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Strategies for 1st & 3rd
Anticipating contact
Turning at each base
Momentum
...and more
Outfield Philosophy
Our goal is to develop elite outfielders. Players must prepare and be prepared on every single pitch. Outfielders are the last line of defense in preventing runs. In order for your instincts to work to your advantage, you have to be fundamentally sound and prepared if you want to tap into your ability in becoming an elite outfielder. Preparation, aggressiveness, and fundamentals are essential to your development.
Preparation
Mental Checklist
Pre-pitch Communication
Working with a purpose
Included in this BOLA Skills Video Series
Introduction to outfield & base running fundamentals, by Damon Mashore
Getting in your set-up
Post set-up
Pre-pitch communication
Priority on flyballs.
Catching a fly ball
Making a throw to the cutoff man
Catching a ground ball the correct way
Backhanding the ball and creating the correct angles.
Drop step
Angles to the ball
Glove side reverse pivot
Playing balls off the fence (off the ground)
Transfer
Picking up the wall as you go back on the ball.
Sun balls
Changing priority
Plus a closing video with Jeremy Reed on run prevention and the importance of outfield play
