Many baseball players and coaches think that base stealing is all about speed. While it is definitely a plus to be fast on the base paths, you can still be a great base stealer by learning more about the game and following some basic base running fundamentals.
In my latest article on Stack.com, I lay out three keys to base stealing success that even an athlete with average speed can use to swipe more bags on the base paths. You learn what a crossover step is and how to perform it, how to read pitcher tendencies, and what in-game situations are best for stealing bases.
Check it out by clicking here!
And please be sure to leave a comment at the end of the article. I would love to hear your thoughts on being a successful base stealer.
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One response to “3 Keys to Successful Base Stealing”
[…] a base,” they try to advance to the next base without the ball being thrown to the base. A successful steal is when the runner is able to reach the base without the fielder being able to make a tag, and this […]