You need to teach your base runners when to advance and when to remain at a base. As coach, it's your job to make sure your base runners are aware of force plays and tag-up rules. Cover these rules during practices that focus on baserunning tactics. Here are the key points to focus on when teaching your players baserunning tactics: Watch the pitcher. Listen to and watch the base coach. Don't run unless forced. Stay close to base and tag up on fly balls. Click on Next to preview a game that's helpful in practicing this tactic.