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MLB Network Proper Bunt Defense Breakdown

Detailed breakdown and practice of proper bunt-defense alignments and reactions from former major-leaguers Harold Reynolds and Mike Lowell.

Equipment:
Bat / tee
Duration:
About 12 min
Setting:
Outdoor
Players:
Team

Coaching notes

Players study and then practice the key reads, angles, and responsibilities for defending bunts with runners on base, emphasizing reaction and communication.

Objectives

Install correct bunt-defense fundamentals, improve reaction time, and create consistent outs on sacrifice attempts.

Coaching cues

Read the hitter early; get the proper angle; communicate the throw; cover every base aggressively.

Common errors

Late reads; poor angles; hesitation on the throw; uncovered bases.

Steps

  1. 1. Review the film breakdown
  2. 2. Walk through alignments
  3. 3. Live bunts with full defense
  4. 4. Discuss decisions and reset
Source: MLB Network

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