Softball Baserunning Drills- Bunt With Man On Third

Purpose: To stress the importance of bunting as a crucial run-producing tactic. It is important to practice every aspect of the game including base running when coaching softball.

Procedure: Equipment needed are one softball, a bat, gloves and helmet. One player is in the batter's box, the other players take their infield positions, and a runner stays at third. The pitcher throws the ball, and the batter bunts the ball toward third base.

The base runner bounces off third base as pitch is released. The third baseman fields the ball and throws it to first, The base runner breaks for home as the third baseman lets go of the balL

The base runner should bounce off the base quickly. Where the ball is bunted determines how far the base runner should bounce off the base. The base runner must react quickly and break for home as soon as the ball leaves the fielder's hand. The base runner should run directly home, not look back at

the ball, and slide.