This is a traditional “move the runner” situation where there is a runner on 1st or 2nd with less than 2 outs. The goal is to lay a soft bunt down that travels just far enough (5 to 8 feet from home plate) to cause any infielder to have to take a few steps forward to field the ball.  What we don’t want to do is to either bunt the ball right in front of home plate, (in the forward part of the batter’s box) or bunt the ball hard back to an infielder.  If that happens, the chances the fielder will try and throw for the lead runner increases dramatically. The goal is to make the out at first the only option.

Key Points to Remember on Sac Bunt:

• Come around early
• Use soft hands to“catch” the ball with the bat
• Only bunt a strike
• Keep the bat at the top of the strike zone
• Keep the barrel of the bat above the knob
• See the ball on the ground before running

More tips on bunting:

Bunting for a Base Hit