Pickoff Moves & Holding Runners
Develop pickoff moves to keep runners close
Pickoff Moves & Holding Runners
🕐 15 min👥 9U-12Uadvanced
Description
Develop pickoff moves to keep runners close
Skill Focus
pitching
Equipment Needed
- ✓Softballs
- ✓Bases
Setup Instructions
Setup
- Pitcher in stretch
- Runner taking lead at first
- Practice various pickoff moves
Moves:
- Standard throw to first
- Quick step-off
- Inside move (check swing leg)
- Vary timing
Coaching Cues
Coaching Cues
- "Keep runner honest"
- "Don't balk"
- "Quick feet to first"
- "Throw strikes to the bag"