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The 9 Fundamentals Of Base Running in Baseball

by Steve Nelson
Waist-down view of a baserunner rounding third base

Although professional baseball players in the major leagues make baserunning look simple, there is a lot more to baserunning than … Read more

Which Leg Should You Slide With?

by Steve Nelson
Baserunner is sliding into second base to break up a double play while the fielder hops over the runner and throws to first base

At one point or another, all base runners will have to slide into a base. Base runners slide to give … Read more

Batted Ball Hits A Runner: What’s the Rule?

by Steve Nelson
Baserunner rounding second base with overlaying text that reads "Batted Ball Hits a Runner: What's the Rule"

Every once in a while in a baseball game, baserunners have to dodge a batted ball that is hit directly … Read more

What is a Double Steal in Baseball? (With Examples)

by Steve Nelson
Baserunner sliding feet-first into third base while the third baseman fields a throw to apply the tag

While growing up, one of my favorite things to do as a base runner in baseball was to steal a … Read more

The Delayed Steal: What is it and When Do You Use it?

by Steve Nelson
Baserunner diving headfirst into second base while the shortstop fields a throw from the catcher. The overlaying text reads "The Delayed Steal What is it and When Do You Use it?"

One of the most fun things a baseball player can do is steal bases. Even though stealing the next base … Read more

Station-to-Station in Baseball: Baseball Slang Explained

by Steve Nelson
Down the first base line at Coors Stadium with overlaying text that reads "Station-to-Station in Baseball: Baseball Slang Explained"

In baseball and softball, one phrase you may hear from time to time is that a team is running from … Read more

What Are Sliding Pants in Baseball?

by Steve Nelson
Champro sliding shorts laying flat on a wooden floor

Baseball players are sliding all the time. Sometimes players slide to make a diving catch and sometimes they slide to … Read more

A Quick Guide On When to Slide in Baseball

by Steve Nelson
Aerial view of a baserunner sliding feet first into home plate. The catcher is applying the tag and the umpire is signaling the runner is safe.

In baseball, running the bases is a lot of fun. When you’ve crossed home plate and put another run on … Read more

A Complete Guide on How to Play Baseball for Beginners

by Steve Nelson
Baseball game being played on an all-turf baseball field

Few moments in sports can match the exciting experience of a baseball game. The baseball moments that are especially exciting … Read more

The Infield Fly Rule Explained

by Steve Nelson
Rice baseball player wearing number 20 preparing to catch a fly ball

In one of my games, we had the bases loaded with one out. Our batter hit a high fly ball … Read more

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