Run Through First Base
Hit a wiffle ball off a tee, sprint, and run THROUGH first base.
Your job today
Hit the ball, drop the bat (don’t throw it!), and sprint. Run RIGHT THROUGH first base — don’t slow down or jump on it.
What good looks like: Full speed across the bag, then slow down after. Hit the front edge of the base.
Why it matters: Running through first means you beat more throws. Slowing down early is how runners get out by a step.
How it works
Beginner baserunning station from Baseball BC 8U. Player hits a wiffle ball (tee or soft toss), drops the bat safely, sprints, and runs through first base without slowing down, then breaks down. Progresses to rounding first and advancing base to base.
- Reps / rounds
- 5-8 runs
- Rest between sets
- 30s
- Space needed
- infield
- Coaches
- 1-2
Equipment
- tee
- foam or plastic bat
- wiffle balls
- bases
If you don't have it
- No bases? Use drop-down bases or cones (moves to Full field).
Setup
- Tee at home plate
- Mark a safe bat-drop zone
- Coach near first base
Run the drill
- Hit the wiffle ball off the tee
- Drop the bat in the zone
- Sprint and run through first base
- Break down after the bag
Coaching cues
- Drop the bat, don’t throw it
- Run THROUGH the bag, don’t jump
- Hit the front of the base
Common mistakes
- Slowing down at first
- Jumping onto the base
- Throwing the bat
Scoring
Track (none).
Adjust it
Make it easier
- easier: no bat — start at home and run
Make it harder
- intro: run through first only
- intermediate: round first and stop at second
- advanced: continue base to base to home
Variations
- Base race: Two players race around the bases with a hand-off
Safety
- bat safety zone
- STOP_ON_PAIN: Distinguish acceptable muscle soreness from joint pain or severe muscle ache. Any pain, pop, or possible injury must be reported to a parent, coach, or trusted adult, and the activity stopped immediately. Any sign of illness or injury must be evaluated before returning.
Source
Author: platform · Status: Reviewed · Last reviewed 2026-06-03