Free Softball Practice Drills – Tag Up Drill: First and Third

Purpose:To learn how to tag up at first and third and advance in a game situation, focusing on the basics of base running.

Procedure: Runners are on first and third and fielders are in position in the outfield and infield. A coach at home plate hits fly balls to the outfield and runners take leads and react to the ball hit by the coach. Runners read the catch and then break for the next base as the outfielder makes the proper throw. The pitcher then backs up at home plate.