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Bunting Fundamentals

Teaches proper bunting technique including bat angle, body positioning, and placement down the baselines.

HittingIntermediate10 min2+ players8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

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How to Run This Drill
  1. 1
    Batter squares around early (practice stance first without a pitch).
  2. 2
    Coach soft-tosses from 15 feet. Batter bunts toward first-base side, then third-base side.
  3. 3
    5 bunts to each side per round.
  4. 4
    Progress to sacrifice bunt with a runner on base simulated.
  5. 5
    Advanced: add drag bunt and push bunt variations.
Equipment Needed
  • Baseballs
  • Bat
  • Helmet
  • Cones (for targets)
Coaching Tips
  • ●Top hand slides up the barrel — fingers behind the bat, not wrapped around.
  • ●Catch the ball with the bat — don't push at it.
  • ●Angle the bat to direct the bunt. Bat head above hands for a good bunt.