How To: Run the bases in baseball

This collection of instructional videos from BaseballRox will help you develop your running mechanics in the sport of baseball. These baseball videos are aimed to help young players and coaches improve their performance on the field. See how to run the bases in baseball.

These videos are from the BaseballRox base running series. The first video in the base running series looks at the runner's first steps immediately after the ball is hit. Our videos discuss the "hard 90", and gives pointers on running through first base after reaching top running speed. Then our coach discusses the "breakdown" that occurs immediately after the player runs through first base.

Base Running Series 1: Home to First -- Look Inside

The first video in the base running series looks at the runner's first steps immediately after the ball is hit.

Base Running Series 2: Through First Base -- Hard 90

This video discusses the "hard 90", and gives pointers on running through first base after reaching top running speed.

Base Running Series 3: Base Running -- Breakdown

This video focuses on the "breakdown" that occurs immediately after the player runs through first base.

Fun Fact: There are 16 National League teams and 14 American League teams.