BUNT DRILL

A softball or baseball drill for fielding a bunt.

Purpose: To improve the players footwork when picking up bunts and throwing to the appropriate base.
Equipment: First and second base, softballs, a bat and a glove
Procedure:

1. The player will start in her ready position the appropriate distance from the bag.
2. The coach is at home plate with a bat and will simulate a player bunting the ball.
3. When the coach squares, the player charges towards home plate in a controlled manner.
4. The coach will bunt the ball and the player will field the ball and throw to first.
5. Once they have mastered going to first, have them go to second, then third and finally flips to home.
6. This drill should be performed for a prescribed period of time or a designated number of repetitions.

Coaching Points:
# Emphasize calling the ball.
# Emphasize charging the ball in a controlled manner.
# Emphasize getting around on the ball and turning to throw.
# Emphasize a strong, accurate throw.
# Emphasize low flips to home.
Variations:
# Practice picking up stationary balls.
# Practice picking up rolled balls.

Article Source: http://www.sportspracticedrills.com

University of South Dakota Women’s Softball: www.usdcoyotes.com/sports/softball/

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