So many of us have started as an assistant coach with a team and felt like we were relegated to the first base coaches box to keep us busy and out of the way. Many years ago I started as an assistant coach in the BC Junior Premier League. I had stood in the first base coaches box as a player and was instructed to yell “BACK!” every time I thought the pitcher was going to pick over. And, at first, I was content to contribute to this extent as a coach. It only took a game or two before I wanted to make a much bigger impact and I made it a point to come back and discuss the inning with our third base coach to get more information to pass on to our players. Since leaving the Junior Premier League after 4 years I have only been a first base coach for one other team. My experience since then, however, has provided me with some insights into the responsibilities of “the other” base coach, the type of information that should be communicated and the proper positioning for various situations.
Check out our resources page for a starters guide on coaching first base.
Coaching first base is often a role that players and coaches work hard to avoid. It is, however, crucial to ensuring that your base running philosophy (and every team should have one!) is adhered to. Make sure your 1st base coach, whether a coach or a player, understands their role and watch your team’s offense benefit from effective base running .
Check out our resources page for a starters guide on coaching first base.
Coaching first base is often a role that players and coaches work hard to avoid. It is, however, crucial to ensuring that your base running philosophy (and every team should have one!) is adhered to. Make sure your 1st base coach, whether a coach or a player, understands their role and watch your team’s offense benefit from effective base running .
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