Baserunning Skill Checklist

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Becoming a Good Baserunner Checklist

1. Runs hard out of the box
2. Runs out everything hard
3. Looks for signs
4. Understands proper running form
5. Has good footwork
6. Knows where ball is
7. Knows how to slide safely
8. Knows how many outs there are
9. Runs hard with two outs until the coach stops him
10. Knows when there is a force play
11. Knows what to look for from pitchers on pickoff moves
12. Measures a good leadoff
13. Doesn't cross feet when leading off
14. Gets a good secondary lead
15. Gets a good jump stealing
16. Knows when to advance to third from second
17. Knows how and when to score from third on a ground ball
18. Reads balls in dirt
19. Freezes on a line drive
20. Rounds bases well
21. Can popup slide
22. Knows when and how to tag up
23. Knows what side of the base to slide on
24. Knows where the outfielders are positioned
25. Knows which outfielders they can run on
26. Doesn't hesitate
27. Can read ball off the bat
28. Takes the extra base
29. Anticipates
30. Does not stop before the play is finished