Bunt defence

Wheel play (bunt rotation)

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The setup of 4

Runners on 1st and 2nd, nobody out. The batter's going to bunt.

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Situation

Runners on 1st and 2nd, no outs

Obvious bunt

Runners on 1st and 2nd, obvious bunt. SS rotates to third so 3B can charge and get the lead runner.

Signal

Called from the dugout (a number or a word everyone knows). SS breaks for third as the pitcher comes set and looks at second. The pitcher must throw a strike, a fastball the batter can bunt.

Responsibilities

Coaching points

The goal is the force at third: take the lead runner away.
Don't break too early. If SS leaves before the pitcher looks back, the runner will see it.
If the batter pulls back and swings, the pitcher can't be late: everyone's moving.

Steps