In this section, we'll talk about what makes a good base runner and how to slide. Three Rules of Good Base Running Check the coach for a signal - perhaps a steal or maybe a bunt's on. You have to know the signal before you leave the base. Before you EVER leave a base, find the baseball. This does not mean not to run hard, it just means don't run tense.
Shoulders are level.
Hips are level, like the shoulders. Knees come up to the level of the hips. The toes land before the heels. Run in a straight line. Good hitting mechanics allow a player to get a better jump out of the batter's box.