Why make players run after games (win or lose)?

[Standballdad]

I am a firm believer in running for a purpose. We run to learn how to run bases better or work on conditioning and building leg strength. I feel that if we run our players when they do things wrong that we are teaching them running is a punishment and if we teach this at an early age then those players grow up hating running, which can lead to being lazy unfit adults.


I also know that not all coaches feel the same and believe running as a punishment is a healthy motivator, and I disagree, but respect that opinion.


With that being said - What is the point of making your team run after a game? I get it when you lose because your players didn't hustle or made alot of errors, but why run after a win?

Our team is currently in LL-Juniors Divisions Championships and lost our first game to this team who played fantastically. They did great and definitely earned their win. But immediately after shaking hands, they ran out to right field and ran their five wind sprints. I've seen this before on many occasions over the years, but just thought of it as a team unity type thing. But after the other night I thought, "Why?".

Anyone do this after games? If so, why? What does it accomplish and how does it build the kids into better players?

I don't like running after games for any reason. To me it serves no real purpose. I use the post game discussions as a teaching moment, win or lose.

[Bolts-Baseball]

Pitchers believe running after outings to breaks up the lactic acid their arms... Maybe that's part of the team's routine...

If everyone buys in, it could definitely create some team unity...

It can't hurt...

[jbolt_2000]

I am a firm believer in running for a purpose. We run to learn how to run bases better or work on conditioning and building leg strength. I feel that if we run our players when they do things wrong that we are teaching them running is a punishment and if we teach this at an early age then those players grow up hating running, which can lead to being lazy unfit adults.


I also know that not all coaches feel the same and believe running as a punishment is a healthy motivator, and I disagree, but respect that opinion.


With that being said - What is the point of making your team run after a game? I get it when you lose because your players didn't hustle or made alot of errors, but why run after a win?

Our team is currently in LL-Juniors Divisions Championships and lost our first game to this team who played fantastically. They did great and definitely earned their win. But immediately after shaking hands, they ran out to right field and ran their five wind sprints. I've seen this before on many occasions over the years, but just thought of it as a team unity type thing. But after the other night I thought, "Why?".

Anyone do this after games? If so, why? What does it accomplish and how does it build the kids into better players?