The objective with this portion of the full-team warm-up is to get the legs and torso ready to play in a progressive non-jarring way. The movements build in intensity until more and more of the muscle groups are recruited.

All players start on the foul line and each has a path into the field until even with the second base bag. While everyone could work at their own pace here, we encourage team synchronization. So if your team is Little League, you're doing each segment for 60' distance; if you're collegiate or varsity, it's 90' one way.

At any age make sure the team is well hydrated first.

For most teams and players, doing the lines "unaided" is enough. More advanced players can incorporate hurdles, ladders, and other obstacles into the routine.

For examples of obstacles which can be used in the advanced sequences at the end of the series, click here.

The next few lessons include the actual exercises - each for the full distance - in the sequence we recommend...