By Dave Hudgens
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This requires the discipline of both players and coaches. The coach must always remind a player
of the following:
- When he is making mistakes
- When he has a good read
- When he has a bad read
There are two appropriate times for a coach to teach the whole team::
- When a mistake has been made
- When somebody capitalizes on a defensive mistake
Each player should run as hard as he is capable of in every situation. By running hard you put
yourself in the situation to take advantage of a defensive lapse or a mistake. Players should
always be anticipating the defense making a mistake. You can take extra bases without pos-sessing
great speed. Good baserunners take extra bases on the defense. The baserunner:
- Should never drop his head until the play is finished.
- Should always be aware of where the ball is.
- Should know the situation of the game - the outs, the score, field conditions, any
defensive weaknesses such as a weak throwing arm in the outfield.
- Should anticipate these situations before they happen and always be ready to take
advantage.
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