Speed Training Tips for Baseball with Coach Andrew Sacks

Coach Andrew Sachs from Prime Sports Performance in Baltimore presents a tutorial on improving first step quickness in baseball. The video covers a three-step progression involving a lateral drive step, a directional step, and a full sprint technique. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of a good base stealing stance, back leg drive, and achieving a positive shin angle for effective base running. The techniques are suitable for use before games, after games, and during the off-season to enhance movement patterns in base runners.

What is the primary focus of the lateral drive step in base stealing?

• Reaching the foot out as far as possible

• Keeping the heel off the ground

• Driving the middle of the foot through the ground

• Pulling with the front leg

How does the directional step help in achieving a positive shin angle?

• By extending the leg forward

• By pulling the foot back under the center of gravity

• By leaning the body backward

• By keeping the foot stationary

What is the benefit of combining the lateral drive step and directional step?

• It allows for a slower start

• It creates a negative shin angle

• It makes the runner stop abruptly

• It results in a more explosive first step

Why is it counterintuitive to reach the foot forward during a sprint?

• It helps maintain balance

• It creates a negative angle

• It increases speed

• It shortens the stride

When is the best time to practice this drill series for base stealing?

• During the offseason or right before a game

• Only during the regular season

• After every game

• Only during practice sessions