Bunting Drill

For bunt control:

1. Coach or teammate lobs a softball.
2. Athlete prepares to bunt the ball as it approaches.
3. Coach or teammate calls out which direction to bunt the ball (down 1st, 3rd baselines, or up the middle)
4. Athlete reacts and make the proper adjustments to the bunting position.
5. Athlete bunts the ball in the called out direction.

    This drill can be done at greater distances and greater speeds to increase reaction timing and control. This drill can also be a "rapid fire" type drill so athlete bunts and reacts as a cycle. This drill will help with hand-eye coordination and control over where you want to bunt the ball according to different speeds, distances, and when the direction is being called out. The athlete will create new motor patterns to react quickly and gain control over the direction in which the ball is being bunted more efficiently.