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Bunting
Playname : 1st-3rd fake bunt steal

1

  • Runners on 1st and 3rd

  • Infield playing double play depth


    • 2

  • As the pitch is thrown the hitter squares to bunt
  • The runner at third breaks hard toward home
  • The runner at first does a straight steal

  • First baseman yells "GOING" and breaks home to help cover the bunt
  • Second baseman rotates to cover first while short sees the runner coming and begins to cover second
  • Third baseman yells "GOING" and covers the bag
  • The catcher is prepared to cover the plate on a Squeeze play.


    • 3

  • The hitter pulls back on the bunt and lets the pitch go through
  • The runner at third retreats back to third
  • The runner at first is 2/3 way to second before the catcher realizes the Suicide Squeeze is not in play.


    • 4

  • Second base has been stolen without a throw from the catcher to second
  • The runner at third must be careful to watch the catcher

  • If he throws to second immediately, he must be ready to steal home
  • If he throws to third, he must be under control enough to get back to the back safely.


  • It is really important for the hitter to square as soon as the pitcher begins his motion.
  • It is also really important for the hitter to try to block the vision of the catcher by squaring over the plate and pulling back at the last possible moment.

  • This play works best with a left-handed hitter up because they naturally block the runner at first.

    • Play submitted by : Gary A. Larson
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