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Bunt pounce
Catchers Pitchers
MediumAbout 10 minCatchers, 1B, 3B
Catcher fields a bunt in front of the plate and throws to the right base.
BallThrowPlayer moves
Set up
Catcher at the plate. Coach rolls balls to the front of the plate. First and third basemen at their bags.
You need: Balls, bases
Steps
- Coach rolls a bunt and calls a base
- Catcher comes out, fields with two hands
- Feet turn to the target
- Throw to first or third
Coaching points
- Two hands, scoop the ball to the throwing hand
- Feet to the target before you throw
- On the first-base side, step inside the line
Common mistake. Throwing up the line and hitting the runner.
Adjust it
EasierThrows to first only.
HarderThe pitcher also comes off, and they call each other off.