Sliding at home plate.

Sliding at home plate is different than any other base(assuming you're not sliding into 1st) and should be taught a little differently.

There are two primary differences.

1) The defensive player awaiting the throw has equipment on. This makes for a more dangerous "collision" if one is to take place. Or at least the threat of a collision changes ones perspective.

2) You can overslide the plate.

Because of both differences, a technique specific to sliding into home plate should be taught. This technique involves deciding what side of the plate to slide on. This can be assisted by the on deck hitter. Once you decide if you're going right or left, the next issue is to slide beyond the catcher on your butt. Sliding on your rear end allows you to touch home plate with your hand. This technique proves very effective when you need to touch the plate while avoiding the catcher in the process.

You literally slide around the catcher but the slide itself does not touch the plate but rather a hand that is free touches home plate as you slide by.

Amateur players will not instinctively practice this slide unless the move is repeated in practice. Very beneficial.