Setup- You will need to be at first base.
Movement- The athlete will start with both feet on the base facing second base. Then, they will step off the base with their left foot first, and then right foot after to square up towards home plate. From there they can step from right to left adjusting to a larger or shorter lead. Once the pitcher lifts his leg, the athlete can shuffle out to take their secondary lead. (For leagues that do not take leads off the base, work on the secondary shuffle after the pitch has already crossed the plate.)
Key Focus Points- Emphasize attention to detail. The athlete should work on staying focused on the pitcher’s body language. In addition, the athlete should be in an athletic stance when taking a lead and secondary.