Timing a Runner

[Hoover's Dad]

What is the proper way to time a batter leaving home to first?

 

[shockcoach]

I use pop of the bat to foot on base. Whatever method you use, stay consistent so that you're not comparing apples to oranges.

For tryouts, I line them up and yell, "Ready......GO!" It's easier that way.

 

[Coach JV]

We have them swing at an imaginary pitch and time from there.

 

[softballphreak]

We have them sacrifice bunt front soft toss from about 15'. Time starts at bat contact with the ball.

 

[Hoover's Dad]

We have been working on baserunning the last couple of nights trying to get the girls to pump their arms more when they run. I wish I had timed them before and after talking to them about using their arms. They sure looked faster!

 

[StacieM]

I agree the most useful way is to time from contact to foot on the base. Can do this with soft toss or front toss.