Private Coaching
Baserunning & Speed
Baserunning is the tool that wins games when the bats go quiet. Coach Myles turns speed into runs — teaching the leads, reads, and instincts that let a player take the extra base and pressure every defense.
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How Coach Myles coaches Baserunning & Speed
Speed matters, but smart speed matters more. Coach Myles coaches the primary and secondary lead, reading the pitcher and the ball off the bat, and the jump that turns a single into a double. Good baserunners force the defense to be perfect — and most aren't.
From there it's technique and decision-making: efficient turns through the bag, the right slide, when to steal, and when to hold. Coach Myles pairs straight-line speed work with the baseball IQ to use it, so a player runs the bases with both aggression and judgment.
The Work
What we work on
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Leads & jumps
Primary and secondary leads, reading the pitcher, and a quick first step.
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Reads & instincts
Reading the ball off the bat to take the extra base with confidence.
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Stealing bases
The jump, the technique, and the judgment of when to go.
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Turns, slides & speed
Efficient turns through the bag, the right slide, and straight-line speed to use it all.
Every session is built around your player — Coach Myles travels to you across Long Beach & Orange County.
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Common Questions
Baserunning & Speed — Common Questions
Can baserunning really be coached, or is it just speed?
It's mostly coachable. The best baserunners aren't always the fastest — they get great jumps, read the game, and take the extra base. Coach Myles builds those instincts alongside straight-line speed.
Does this help a slower player?
Yes. Smart leads, good reads, and clean technique make any player a better baserunner regardless of raw speed — and the speed work helps on top of that.
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Every private lesson is 1-on-1 with Coach Myles, for players ages 8–18. Your family's first lesson is free (standard locations or video call · one per family).
Or call or text (562) 884-0746.