Bunt coverage

Bunt coverage with runners on 1st and 2nd

The pitcher fields the bunt in front of the plate while third base stays home for the lead runner.

Starting look Starting spots Start with runners on 1st and 2nd, 0 outs, and the defense in its ready spots before the bunt to in front of home.

Coaching point

Take the out at first without leaving third base empty.

  • Bunt coverage
  • Bunt

Player jobs

Every defender's assignment

Teach the simple version first, then run the steps again until each player can say the job out loud.

P Pitcher

Read the bunt early, charge if it is yours, and cover the priority base if another defender fields it.

C Catcher

Call the bunt coverage early and keep the plate organized.

1B First Base

Charge or recover to first based on who fields the bunt.

2B Second Base

Rotate to first or protect the middle when the corners move in.

SS Shortstop

Fill the open middle or third-base responsibility behind the bunt.

3B Third Base

Charge only when the coverage allows it; otherwise keep third protected for the lead runner.

LF Left Field

Back up third whenever the lead runner can advance there.

CF Center Field

Stay centered so the outfield remains balanced behind the bunt.

RF Right Field

Back up the first-base side on any throw across the infield.