Category
Name
Defense
Playname : Bunt defense 1

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Bunt Defense One
Runners on 1st & 2nd
or
Runners on 2nd & 3rd
or
Bases Loaded

Responsibilities:
  • 3rd baseman charges in
  • SS covers 3rd
  • 2nd baseman covers 2nd
  • 1st baseman covers 1st
  • Catcher covers home plate
  • Pitcher covers 1st base side
  • RF backs up throws to 1st
  • CF backs up throws to 2nd
  • LF backs up throws to 3rd

    Defensive Design:
  • Try to get the lead runner out

    Option Two:
  • Get out at first if it is not possible to get the lead runner.



    • 2
    Decision Making:
  • If the 3rd Baseman fields the ball he will probably want to take the force out at first base.
  • The 3rd baseman will probably not be able to pivot around and make an accurate throw in time to third base to get the lead runner.
  • Unless the ball is bunted hard down the third baseline.


    • 3
    Let's reverse the film and look at a different scenario.


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    Decision Making:
  • If the pitcher fields the ball he may have a shot at the lead runner since he is already facing 3rd base.
  • The pitcher should make his decision quickly.
  • However, if there is any hesitation he should take the out at first base.

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