Question
How to slide safely into base
Last updated: December 11, 2025
Answer
Commit to the slide: Initiate the slide at least 10 feet before the base, sinking your center of gravity.
Tuck the leg (feet-first slide): Drive one leg straight towards the base while bending the trailing leg underneath the lead thigh.
Keep arms clear: Hold your arms up and away from the ground and base to avoid contact injuries to your fingers and wrist.
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