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Figure-It-Out Old-School Leads and Steal of Second

Traditional lead and steal progression focusing on timing, first-step explosion and reading the pitcher.

Duration:
About 10 min

Coaching notes

Teaches classic primary leads, secondary timing and the break for second base with an emphasis on reading the pitcher’s feet and body.

Objectives

Install reliable lead technique and steal timing from first base.

Coaching cues

Primary lead first; secondary on the pitch; explode on the right cue; stay low into the slide.

Common errors

Leads too big or too small; poor timing; upright break.

Steps

  1. 1. Primary lead practice
  2. 2. Secondary lead timing
  3. 3. Full steal breaks
  4. 4. Live reads
Source: Figure It Out Baseball

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