This article was submitted by Steve G., a FastSports! Reader from California on 9/9/97

3-2-Run

At the beginning of our season, we run this drill for checking arm strength, direction, foot position and body awareness. Also checks for runners speed and quickness out of the batters box.

Split the team up approximately. half and half. Half the team at 3rd base the other half at home plate. Have one player at 2nd base to receive throws from 3rd base.

Set three balls down the 3rd base line equal distance apart, covering approximately 3/4 of the distance to home plate. The first player is in the batters box in her batting stance with a helmet on. When the coach says "Go" the batter swings and runs like the wind to reach 2nd base before the player at 3rd base fields each ball and throws to 2nd base. The goal is to make all the throws cleanly from 3rd to 2nd before the runner gets to 2nd.

Players rotate after each play, home to 2nd to 3rd base.

Once your players become efficient at your set distance -- increase the distance. Rewards are left up to you!

Good Luck... steve g.