High school
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Intermediate
4baseballrox Bunt Defense – Runner on First, Bunt to First
Team bunt-defense alignment and rotations when the ball is bunted toward first base with a runner on first.
- Duration:
- About 8 min
Coaching notes
Shows exact responsibilities for every defender so the defense gets the out at first or second without confusion.
Objectives
Install clean rotations and coverage for the most common sacrifice-bunt situation.
Coaching cues
Communicate soft vs hard bunt; first baseman fields or covers; second baseman covers first; shortstop covers second; pitcher and third communicate.
Common errors
Two players going for the same ball; uncovered bases; poor throws.
Steps
- 1. Align for runner on first
- 2. Simulate bunt to first
- 3. Execute rotations and throw
- 4. Reset and repeat
Source:
4baseballrox
